Summary:
The 07083 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Township of Union School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 426 out of 609 in New Jersey and rated 2 stars, a few standout schools in the area demonstrate strong academic performance.
Kawameeh Middle School consistently ranks among the top 331-301 middle schools in the state, earning a 3-star rating and significantly outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts. Similarly, Washington Elementary ranks in the top 541-462 elementary schools, with test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics notably higher than the district and state. On the other hand, Hannah Caldwell Elementary and Franklin Elementary are struggling, ranking in the bottom quarter of schools in New Jersey.
The data reveals a significant disparity in performance among the schools in the 07083 zip code, with a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. Schools with higher free and reduced lunch rates tend to have lower test scores and rankings. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates are a concern across all schools, likely impacting student performance. The data highlights areas for improvement, such as addressing chronic absenteeism, raising test scores in certain subjects and grade levels, and closing achievement gaps between higher and lower-performing schools in the district.
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