Summary:
The elementary schools located in zip code 07060 serve a mix of public and public charter schools, with a range of performance levels. The 8 schools in the area serve grades from pre-K to 8th grade, and are split between the Plainfield Public School District and the North Plainfield School District. While some schools stand out for their academic achievements, the area faces challenges with high poverty rates and chronic absenteeism that contribute to significant performance gaps compared to state averages.
Cresthaven Academy Charter School is the highest-performing school in the data set, with 49.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 46.1% of 3rd graders proficient in Math, outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, Washington Community School had only 9.1% of 5th graders proficient in ELA. The West End School and other North Plainfield public schools also performed relatively well, especially in ELA, compared to the Plainfield public schools.
Across the schools, high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 47.52% to 85.07%, indicate that these schools serve economically disadvantaged populations. This likely contributes to the lower academic performance compared to state averages. Additionally, the schools face challenges with chronic absenteeism, with all schools reporting a rate of 14.9% in 2023-2024. Addressing these systemic issues will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in this area.
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