Summary:
The 07676 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools and 1 high school - that serve the Westwood Regional School District. Among these, Jessie F. George Elementary stands out as a top-performing school, ranking 131 out of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, while Westwood Regional High School and Washington Elementary School both receive 4-star ratings, their performance is more average compared to state and district benchmarks.
Jessie F. George Elementary's success is evident in its consistently high test scores, with 80-90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 75-85% proficient or better in Mathematics across grades 3-5. The school also has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at just 3.18%, as well as a low student-teacher ratio of 9.6, suggesting a focus on individualized attention. In contrast, the other two schools in the area have more typical performance, with Westwood Regional High School's 91.3% 4-year graduation rate and test scores in line with state and district averages.
Across all 3 schools, the data reveals a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.9% to 14.9%. This may be an area that warrants further investigation and intervention by the Westwood Regional School District, which is ranked 122 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating overall. The district's strong performance suggests it may have effective systems and practices in place that could be shared and replicated across all its schools.
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