Summary:
The 08721 zip code area is home to three elementary schools: Clara B. Worth Elementary School, H & M Potter School, and Bayville Elementary School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 4th grade and are part of the Berkeley Township School District.
Among the three schools, Bayville Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution. It consistently outperforms the other two schools and the district/state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates, particularly in 4th grade. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Bayville Elementary School had 59.8% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district average of 52.3% and the state average of 53.6%. Similarly, Bayville Elementary School had the highest 4th grade Mathematics proficiency rate at 50.6%, compared to the district average of 43.2% and the state average of 46.7%.
While the schools share a similar chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which is higher than the state average, they differ in their socioeconomic profiles. H & M Potter School has the highest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 40.89%, followed by Bayville Elementary School at 35.62% and Clara B. Worth Elementary School at 21.28%. This suggests varying levels of socioeconomic status within the 08721 zip code area, which could be an important factor to consider when analyzing the schools' performance and identifying potential challenges or needs.
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