Summary:
The 07857 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Netcong Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 280 students. As the only school in the Netcong School District, which is ranked 368 out of 609 districts in New Jersey, Netcong Elementary faces some challenges in terms of student academic performance, attendance, and socioeconomic factors.
Netcong Elementary School's performance on the NJSLA assessments shows significant variability across grade levels and subject areas. While 8th-grade students perform well in English Language Arts with an 80.7% proficiency rate, 3rd-grade students struggle with only 27.6% proficient. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which could be contributing to the inconsistent academic outcomes. Additionally, nearly 40% of Netcong Elementary's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school likely faces socioeconomic challenges that can impact student learning.
Over the past few years, Netcong Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined slightly, from 750 out of 1,342 in 2022-2023 to 841 out of 1,338 in 2023-2024. As the only elementary school in the Netcong School District, the school may have limited resources and support compared to larger, higher-performing districts. Addressing the school's attendance issues, implementing targeted interventions for socioeconomically disadvantaged students, and working to improve consistency in academic performance across all grade levels could be key focus areas for the school to improve its overall outcomes and ranking within the state.
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