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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 07036


At a glance
9
Schools
3,227
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedNumber 9767th of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools
Biggest riser
Number 9 up 50 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Winfield Township 7.7 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
2★
1★
Summary:

The 07036 zip code in New Jersey is home to 9 elementary schools and 1 elementary/middle school, all part of the Linden Public School District, except for Winfield Township. The data reveals a mix of academic performance across the schools, with Number 9 and Winfield Township standing out for their strong proficiency rates on state assessments.

Number 9 has the highest performance in the district, with over 40% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and math across multiple grade levels. Winfield Township, while not part of the Linden district, also demonstrates exceptional academic achievement, with proficiency rates as high as 81.8% in 7th grade English Language Arts. In contrast, other Linden schools, such as Number 5 and Number 2, have more varied performance, with proficiency rates ranging from 22.1% to 55.9% in 5th grade English Language Arts.

The data also reveals district-wide challenges, including a uniformly high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% and significant funding disparities, with per-student spending ranging from $7,691 to $15,980. These factors likely contribute to the achievement gaps observed between the schools. Overall, the 07036 zip code presents a mix of educational opportunities, with standout performers like Number 9 and Winfield Township, as well as areas for improvement within the Linden Public School District.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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