Summary:
The Upper Deerfield Township School District in New Jersey operates three schools: two elementary schools (Charles F. Seabrook School and Elizabeth F. Moore School) and one middle school (Woodruff Middle School). The data reveals that the district is facing several challenges, with all three schools performing below the state average on various academic measures.
One key concern is the high rates of chronic absenteeism across the district, with all three schools reporting a rate of 14.9% for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have a high percentage of students from low-income families, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 54.75% to 56.93% for the 2023-2024 school year.
The academic performance of the schools is also a significant issue, with consistently lower proficiency rates on the NJSLA assessments compared to the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the 5th-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts at Elizabeth F. Moore School were 16.1%, compared to the state average of 52.7%, and the 8th-grade proficiency rates in Mathematics at Woodruff Middle School were 5.1%, compared to the state average of 20.7%. Despite the higher-than-average spending per student, the schools continue to underperform, suggesting a need for a comprehensive review of the district's educational strategies and resource allocation.
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