Summary:
The zip code 07676 is home to two elementary schools: Jessie F. George Elementary and Washington Elementary School, both part of the Westwood Regional School District. Based on the available data, Jessie F. George Elementary stands out as the higher-performing school in the area.
Jessie F. George Elementary is ranked 131 out of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools, placing it in the top 10%, while Washington Elementary is ranked 365. Jessie F. George also has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to a 4-star rating for Washington. The proficiency rates on the NJSLA assessments are significantly higher at Jessie F. George, with 88.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 66.2% for the district and 44.9% statewide. Additionally, Jessie F. George has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student population.
In terms of resources, Jessie F. George Elementary spends $6,151 per student, while Washington spends $5,601 per student. Jessie F. George also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.6, compared to 11.2 at Washington. These differences in resource allocation may contribute to the stronger academic performance observed at Jessie F. George Elementary.
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