Summary:
The 07029 zip code area is home to 4 elementary schools, including Kennedy Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Hamilton Intermediate School, and East Newark Elementary School. These schools serve students from prekindergarten through 8th grade and are located in the Harrison Public Schools district, except for East Newark Elementary, which is part of the East Newark School District.
Among the schools, Hamilton Intermediate stands out for its stronger academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the other schools and the district/state averages. In contrast, East Newark Elementary School has the lowest statewide ranking, with a ranking between 1055-1234 out of 1342-1347 New Jersey elementary schools. This school also has concerning test scores, with proficiency rates well below the state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas.
Across the schools, there are some common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of 14.9% and high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.24% at Kennedy Elementary to 84.58% at East Newark Elementary. The differences in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios may also indicate that some schools are not receiving adequate resources to support their students' needs.
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