Summary
Central School is an exceptional elementary school located in Haddonfield School District, serving 435 students in grades PK-5. This top-performing school has consistently ranked within the top 20 elementary schools in New Jersey, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Central School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on the NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessment) tests. In the 2024-2025 school year, 81.1% of 3rd graders, 93.8% of 4th graders, and 94.6% of 5th graders at Central School were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 44.9%, 53.6%, and 52.7%, respectively. The school's performance in NJSLA/Mathematics and NJSLA-S/Science is equally impressive, with 90.6% of 3rd graders, 88.8% of 4th graders, and 82.4% of 5th graders being proficient or better in Mathematics, and 70.2% of 5th graders being proficient or better in Science, far exceeding the state averages.
Central School's success extends beyond academic achievement, as the school also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 4.5%, well below the state average of 14.9%. Additionally, the school serves a relatively homogeneous student population, with only 0.69% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. While this suggests a lack of socioeconomic diversity, the school's exceptional performance across various student subgroups, including female, male, white, and special education students, is a testament to its inclusive and equitable practices.
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