Summary:
The West New York School District has only one middle school, West New York Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Jersey middle schools, with a 2-star performance rating on the SchoolDigger scale. This is largely due to the school's significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to state averages.
West New York Middle School faces several challenges, including a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (89.05%) and a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%. The school's per-student spending is $8,996, which is slightly higher than the state average, but the low academic performance suggests that more resources and targeted interventions may be needed to support student learning and achievement. Addressing the root causes of the school's struggles, such as improving attendance and providing additional academic support, will be crucial for the district to help West New York Middle School improve and better serve its students.
Overall, the data indicates that West New York Middle School is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and resource needs. While there are no other middle schools in the district to compare it to, the school's consistently low rankings and large gaps in proficiency rates compared to state averages suggest that it is an area of concern for the district and community. Continued monitoring and support will be essential to help the school improve and provide a high-quality education for its students.
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