Summary:
The 07079 zip code in New Jersey is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area display a wide range of performance, with STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges standing out as a top-performing high school, while the other schools have more average to below-average performance.
STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges is consistently ranked among the best high schools in New Jersey, with impressive test scores, a high graduation rate, and a low dropout rate. In contrast, Marshall Elementary School and South Mountain Elementary School have more average performance, with test scores that vary but are generally in the middle range for the state. The district as a whole, South Orange-Maplewood School District, is ranked 160 out of 609 districts in New Jersey, indicating it is a relatively high-performing district overall.
The data also reveals significant disparities in funding and student demographics across the schools. The spending per student ranges from $4,860 at Marshall Elementary School to $14,052 at Montrose Early Childhood Center, and the free/reduced lunch rates vary from 4.15% at South Mountain Elementary to 78.57% at STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges. Additionally, the district as a whole faces a concerning issue of high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, which may be an area for further investigation and improvement.
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