Summary:
The zip code 08361 in Vineland, New Jersey is home to two middle schools: Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School and Edward Johnstone Middle School. While both schools serve students in grades 6-8, the data shows a significant performance gap between the two, with Edward Johnstone Middle School consistently outperforming Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School on standardized test scores and other key metrics.
Edward Johnstone Middle School appears to be the standout school in this area, with a higher statewide SchoolDigger ranking of 527 out of 752 New Jersey middle schools, compared to Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School's ranking of 560. Additionally, Edward Johnstone has a higher 2 out of 5 SchoolDigger star rating, while Sgt. Dominick Pilla has a lower 1 out of 5 star rating. In terms of test scores, Edward Johnstone outperforms Sgt. Dominick Pilla across multiple subjects and grade levels, with 60.2% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to only 39.4% at Sgt. Dominick Pilla.
Despite the performance differences, the schools have similar demographics in terms of free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may not be the primary driver of the academic disparities. However, the data does indicate that Edward Johnstone Middle School has access to more resources, with a higher per-student spending of $17,537 compared to $12,703 at Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School, as well as a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.4. These factors may contribute to the school's better academic outcomes. Overall, the data highlights the need for a deeper investigation into the factors contributing to the performance differences between these two middle schools, as well as the broader challenges facing the Vineland Public School District.
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