Summary:
The 07803 zip code in New Jersey is home to a single elementary school, Canfield Avenue School, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 355 students. The school is part of the Mine Hill Township School District, which is ranked 295 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.
Canfield Avenue School has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 24.79% White, 6.2% African American, 58.87% Hispanic, 4.51% Asian, 0.85% Native American, and 4.79% two or more races. The school's performance in English Language Arts is a relative strength, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and Science are lower than the state average, indicating areas for improvement. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.6%, which may be contributing to the lower academic performance in some subjects.
Despite these challenges, Canfield Avenue School has some positive attributes, such as a relatively small class size with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 and higher-than-average spending per student at $14,201. The school's diverse student population and investment in resources suggest that the district and school leadership are committed to supporting student success. However, they may need to explore strategies to address the gaps in Mathematics and Science proficiency, as well as the high chronic absenteeism rate, to ensure that all students at Canfield Avenue School are reaching their full potential.
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