Summary:
The 07650 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Lindbergh Elementary School and Charles R Smith Early Childhood Center) and 1 high school (Palisades Park Junior-Senior High School). While the high school has a relatively high graduation rate and low dropout rate, the academic performance across the district is generally below state averages, with the elementary schools struggling the most.
The Palisades Park Junior-Senior High School stands out with a 91.3% 4-year graduation rate and 1.0% dropout rate, but its NJSLA/NJGPA assessment scores are mixed, with some grades performing better than others. In contrast, the elementary schools, such as Lindbergh Elementary School, have NJSLA proficiency rates generally below state averages, with the highest being 43.8% in 4th grade ELA.
Across the district, the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients ranging from 58.62% to 66.28%. Additionally, the district's resource allocation appears uneven, with the lower-performing high school receiving more funding per student but having a higher student-teacher ratio. Addressing these disparities and tackling the consistently high chronic absenteeism rates may be key focus areas for the Palisades Park School District to improve student outcomes.
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