Summary:
The Trenton Public School District in New Jersey operates 13 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 3rd grade, with student populations ranging from 185 to 542. The district as a whole is ranked 609 out of 609 in the state and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in academic performance.
A few schools stand out as relatively higher performing compared to the rest of the district. Franklin Elementary School is ranked 1214 out of 1347 New Jersey elementary schools, with 17.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 26% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to district averages of 7.9% and 12.4%, respectively. Gershom Mott Elementary School and Benjamin C. Gregory Elementary School also stand out with higher proficiency rates than the district average.
However, the data paints a concerning picture of the Trenton Public School District as a whole, with consistently low academic performance across the board and high levels of economic disadvantage. Chronic absenteeism rates are significantly higher than the state average, and even the highest-performing schools in the district are still struggling, with proficiency rates well below 50%. Addressing the root causes of these challenges will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students in this district.
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