Summary:
The 07029 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Harrison Public Schools district, except for East Newark Elementary School which is part of the East Newark School District.
Among the schools, Washington Middle School stands out, ranking 478 out of 752 New Jersey middle schools and performing relatively well on English Language Arts tests, though math scores were lower. East Newark Elementary School also showed some bright spots in English Language Arts, but struggled with math performance.
Overall, the Harrison Public Schools district as a whole is ranked 496 out of 609 districts in New Jersey, with most schools performing below the state average on assessments. The district faces challenges, including high rates of poverty and disadvantage among the student population, which likely contribute to the lower academic outcomes. However, the data also highlights potential bright spots, such as strong performance on the NJSLA Algebra I exam at Washington Middle School, that could provide insights into effective practices to drive improvement across the district.
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