Summary:
The 07740 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Long Branch Public School District, except for the Academy of Law & Public Safety, which is part of the Monmouth County Vocational School District. While the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, the Academy of Law & Public Safety stands out as a bright spot, with a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, significantly outperforming the other high school in the area, Long Branch High School.
Among the elementary schools, A.A. Anastasia Elementary School emerges as the top performer, with 32.5% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA and 30% proficient or better in Math, well above the district and state averages. However, the district as a whole struggles with low test scores, with most schools performing well below state averages in both ELA and Math. Additionally, the high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 67.7% to 80.9% across all schools, indicate significant economic challenges facing the community.
Attendance and engagement also appear to be significant issues, with chronic absenteeism rates varying widely, from 18.6% at George L. Catrambone Elementary to 44.9% at Lenna W. Conrow Elementary. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, district-wide approach to improve educational outcomes for students in the 07740 zip code area.
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