Summary:
The 08721 zip code area in New Jersey is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Central Regional School District and the Berkeley Township School District. While the schools vary in size and performance, a few stand out in the data.
Central Regional High School is the largest school with 1,562 students, but it has the lowest statewide ranking, performing in the bottom 25% of New Jersey high schools. Its test scores are significantly below state averages, with only 23.8% proficient in ELA and 9.4% proficient in Algebra I. However, the school maintains a relatively high 91.3% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1% dropout rate. In contrast, Bayville Elementary School stands out with the highest ELA and Math proficiency rates among the elementary schools, exceeding both district and state averages.
The data reveals a significant gap in academic performance between the high school and the elementary/middle schools. While the elementary and middle schools show more mixed results, Central Regional High School's test scores are substantially lower than the state averages. Additionally, all the schools have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which may be contributing to the lower academic performance. The per-student spending and student-teacher ratios also vary considerably across the schools, suggesting potential disparities in funding and resources that could impact student achievement.
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