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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 08205


At a glance
7
Schools
4,446
Students
3
Districts
Top rankedSmithville Elementary School907th of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools
Biggest riser
Smithville Elementary School up 12 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Reeds Road Elementary School 8.8 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The 08205 zip code area in Galloway Township, New Jersey is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Galloway Township Public School District, except for the Atlantic Community Charter School. The schools in this area show a wide range of performance, with some standout schools like Smithville Elementary School and Reeds Road Elementary School outperforming the district and state averages, while others, like Atlantic Community Charter School, struggle to meet state benchmarks.

Smithville Elementary School and Reeds Road Elementary School stand out for their relatively strong performance on standardized tests, with Smithville Elementary having 51.2% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 41.8% for the district and 56.1% statewide. These schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates than the district average. In contrast, while Atlantic Community Charter School serves a high-needs population, with 95.35% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's performance, while below state averages, shows some bright spots, such as 52.9% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts.

The data also reveals significant variation in other key metrics, such as graduation rates, dropout rates, and spending per student, across the schools in the 08205 zip code area. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by different schools and ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students in the district.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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