Union Beach Public School District

The Union Beach Public School District in New Jersey consists of a single school, Memorial School, which serves grades PK-8 with an enrollment of 606 students. The district as a whole is ranked 377 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Memorial School's academic performance is mixed, with strong proficiency rates in 3rd grade English Language Arts (77.3%) and Mathematics (72.7%), but significant declines in the upper grades, particularly in 8th grade Mathematics (2.4% proficient) and Science (4.8% proficient). The school's Algebra I proficiency rates are also below the state average. Memorial School's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% is higher than the state average, which may contribute to the academic challenges observed in the upper grades.

Despite these challenges, Memorial School appears to be a relatively strong performer within its district. However, the school still struggles to meet the state averages in several key academic subjects, particularly in STEM-related assessments. The school's significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with over 37% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to these academic performance issues. Further investigation into the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems could provide valuable insights to help address these areas of concern.