Summary:
The 07002 zip code of Bayonne, New Jersey is home to 13 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle or alternative schools. The schools in this area show a wide range of performance, with some standout institutions like Nicholas Oresko Community School and John M. Bailey Community School consistently ranking among the top 3-star schools on the SchoolDigger scale, while others like Bayonne Alternative High School struggle with low performance, high dropout rates, and poor test scores.
The data reveals significant variations in key metrics across the schools in the Bayonne School District. Graduation rates range from 97% at Nicholas Oresko Community School to just 35.6% at Bayonne Alternative High School. Test scores also vary widely, with some schools like John M. Bailey Community School and Philip G. Vroom Community School achieving over 60% proficiency in English Language Arts, while others struggle to meet state averages. Socioeconomic factors, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, appear to be correlated with academic performance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Chronic absenteeism also emerges as a key factor, with the top-performing schools like Nicholas Oresko Community School and John M. Bailey Community School reporting lower rates of chronic absenteeism. Additionally, the data shows significant disparities in spending per student and student-teacher ratios, suggesting that resource allocation and staffing may be areas to explore further to understand their impact on student outcomes across the district.
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