Summary:
The 07201 zip code area of Elizabeth, New Jersey is home to 3 elementary schools that are part of the Elizabeth Public Schools district, which is ranked 494 out of 609 districts in the state. The schools included are Toussaint L'Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6, Winfield Scott School No. 2, and Madison Monroe School No. 16.
Among the three schools, Madison Monroe School No. 16 appears to be the standout performer. It had the highest proficiency rates on the NJSLA English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments across most grade levels, often outperforming the district and state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, 47% of 7th graders at Madison Monroe were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 55.9% for the district and 57% for the state. Madison Monroe also had the highest percentage of students scoring proficient or better in Algebra I.
However, all three schools had proficiency rates well below the state averages, especially in math, pointing to significant achievement gaps that need to be addressed. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rates of 14.9% across all three schools is concerning and likely contributes to the low academic performance. The differences in per-student spending between the schools, while not dramatic, suggest potential resource disparities that could impact educational quality and outcomes. The low ranking of the Elizabeth Public Schools district as a whole indicates broader systemic issues that likely impact all the schools in the district.
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