Summary:
The 07003 zip code in New Jersey is home to a single middle school, Bloomfield Middle School, which serves grades 7-8 with an enrollment of 929 students. The school is part of the Bloomfield Township School District, which is ranked 312 out of 609 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bloomfield Middle School's performance, as measured by test scores, is generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rates for 7th and 8th grade are around 50%, compared to state averages of 57%, while mathematics proficiency rates for the same grades are around 30%, compared to state averages of 38.8% and 20.7% respectively. However, the school's Algebra I proficiency rates for 8th grade are higher, at around 85%, compared to the state average of 72.7%. The school's science proficiency rates for 8th grade are around 15%, compared to the state average of 19%.
Bloomfield Middle School also faces challenges in terms of attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 39.29%, indicating a significant socioeconomic challenge. The school's fluctuating statewide ranking and 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger suggest that its performance is not consistent and may be an area of concern for the district. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.3 could be an advantage, as it may allow for more individualized attention and support for students.
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