Summary:
The 07003 zip code is home to a single high school, Bloomfield High School, which serves students in grades 9-12 within the Bloomfield Township School District. The school's performance is somewhat mixed, with strong results in English Language Arts but more uneven performance in math and science.
Bloomfield High School boasts a 91.3% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 1.0% dropout rate, indicating that the school is generally successful in supporting students to completion. However, the school's 14.9% chronic absenteeism rate is on the higher side, which may be contributing to some of the academic challenges. Additionally, while the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are above the state average, its math and science proficiency rates are more mixed, with Algebra I scores below the state average but Geometry scores above, and science proficiency rates consistently below the state average.
The school's moderate level of economic disadvantage, with 35% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may also be a factor in its academic performance. Bloomfield High School's low student-teacher ratio of 12.4 is a positive, suggesting the school has the capacity to provide more individualized attention and support to students. Overall, the data indicates that Bloomfield High School has some areas of strength but also room for improvement, particularly in math and science proficiency and addressing chronic absenteeism.
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