Summary:
The 08648 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Lawrence Township Public School District. While the district is ranked 338 out of 609 in New Jersey and has a 2-star rating, some schools within the district stand out, such as Lawrence High School, which boasts a strong 91.3% four-year graduation rate and relatively low 1.0% dropout rate, as well as solid performance on state assessments, with 86.4% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 57% proficient or better in Mathematics.
Another standout is Lawrence Middle School, which has a higher statewide ranking compared to the other schools, placing 265th out of 752 New Jersey middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It also has strong performance on state assessments, with 60.8% of 7th graders and 65.8% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. However, the data also reveals a concerning 14.9% chronic absenteeism rate across all schools in the area, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.
The schools in the 08648 zip code area also show significant variation in their socioeconomic makeup, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 16.62% at Ben Franklin Elementary to 49.59% at Slackwood Elementary. This suggests that the schools may be serving students with diverse backgrounds and needs, which could contribute to the observed differences in academic performance across the district.
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