Summary:
The 07202 zip code area of Elizabeth, New Jersey is home to 7 elementary schools that are part of the Elizabeth Public Schools district, which is ranked 494 out of 609 districts in the state and has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. These schools serve students from pre-K through 8th grade, with student populations ranging from 308 to 802.
Based on the data, a few schools stand out as potential high-performers, including Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26, which is ranked 790 out of 1,347 NJ elementary schools and significantly outperforms the district and state averages on ELA and math proficiency tests. Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 and Christopher Columbus School No. 15 also demonstrate solid academic performance in certain grade levels and subjects.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the schools and state averages, especially in math, as well as inconsistent performance across grade levels within the same schools. Additionally, the schools have very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.13% to 87.96%, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. Overall, the data indicates that there is room for significant improvement in these schools, and targeted interventions and support could help close the achievement gaps and raise overall student proficiency.
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