Summary:
The 08084 zip code in New Jersey is home to a single middle school, Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School, which serves students in grades 4-8. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, it has some strengths, such as its Algebra I performance, but also faces challenges in maintaining its academic outcomes, particularly in Mathematics and Science.
Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School's performance on standardized tests is mixed, with the school performing above the state average in English Language Arts for some grade levels but below the state average in others. In Mathematics, the school's performance is significantly below the state average in grades 6-8. The school's performance on the NJSLA-S/Science test is also below the state average, with only 23.6% of 5th graders and 11% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in 2024-2025. However, the school's Algebra I performance is a standout, with 89.5% of students scoring proficient or better in the end-of-course exam and 85.7% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in 2024-2025.
The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, as indicated by the relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.5, suggesting small class sizes. The school's per-student spending is also higher than the state average, raising questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the school's resource allocation. Overall, the data provides a mixed picture of Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School's performance and characteristics, with both strengths and areas for improvement.
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