Summary:
The 07065 zip code in Rahway, New Jersey is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Rahway Public School District. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture, as these schools consistently underperform compared to state averages across a range of academic metrics.
None of the schools in the 07065 zip code stand out as clear high-performers. Rahway High School has an 88.2% four-year graduation rate and 3.1% dropout rate, both below state averages. Proficiency rates on state assessments are shockingly low, ranging from just 5.5% to 29.3% in English Language Arts and 5.5% to 16.7% in Math, far below the state averages of 52.1% and 35.1% respectively. The elementary and middle schools in the district exhibit similarly dismal academic performance.
Socioeconomic factors likely play a significant role, as the schools serve a high-need population with 42.38% to 61.88% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, ranging from 19.2% to 39.4% across the district. Despite these challenges, per-student spending is generally in line with or slightly above the state average, suggesting the need for a more comprehensive, targeted approach to address the underlying causes of the schools' struggles and drive meaningful improvement.
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