Springfield Public School District

The Springfield Public School District in New Jersey operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's schools generally outperform the state averages, with several standout performers.

Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School is a consistent top performer, ranking in the top 30% of New Jersey middle schools for the past 3 years. It has particularly strong test scores in English Language Arts, with 65-72% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of around 57%. The school also has high proficiency rates in Algebra I and Geometry. Edward V. Walton Primary School and Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School also rank in the top 30% of New Jersey elementary schools and have above-average test scores in both English Language Arts and Math.

While the district generally outperforms the state averages on assessments, especially in English Language Arts, math proficiency lags behind, particularly in Algebra I and Geometry. Additionally, all schools in the district have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.9% to 15.9%, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement. The district's per-student spending and student-teacher ratios also vary across the schools, which may contribute to differences in performance. Addressing these areas of concern could help the Springfield Public School District improve student outcomes across the board.