Summary:
The 08701 zip code in New Jersey is home to a single middle school, Lakewood Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state average, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science trailing the state benchmarks by a wide margin.
Lakewood Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Jersey middle schools, with a ranking of 608 out of 752 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's struggles are evident across multiple subject areas, with only 37.6% of 7th graders and 30.7% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 57% and 57.1%, respectively. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates are even lower, with just 19.6% of 7th graders and 6% of 8th graders meeting or exceeding standards, compared to the state averages of 38.8% and 20.7%.
However, the school does have a bright spot in its Algebra I end-of-course assessment, where 86.1% of students scored proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. This suggests that the school may have a strength in mathematics instruction for certain students. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 93.3%, indicates that the school is serving a high-need population, which could be a contributing factor to its academic challenges. The Lakewood Township School District may need to provide targeted interventions and additional resources to help Lakewood Middle School improve student learning outcomes and close the achievement gap.
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