Summary:
The 07018 zip code area of East Orange, New Jersey is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. These schools, including Langston Hughes Elementary School, Benjamin Banneker Academy, Dionne Warwick Institute, and Ecole Toussaint Louverture, face academic challenges but also have some standout performers.
Among the schools, the Dionne Warwick Institute stands out with the highest statewide ranking and the strongest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, particularly in the upper elementary grades. Benjamin Banneker Academy also excels in ELA for the upper elementary and middle school grades. However, the schools in this area generally struggle with low proficiency rates, especially in Mathematics and Science, compared to state averages.
The data also reveals high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients and chronic absenteeism, suggesting these schools serve a socioeconomically disadvantaged population. Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratios and higher per-student spending, the academic performance still lags behind state averages, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes across the East Orange School District.
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