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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 08817


At a glance
8
Schools
6,802
Students
Top rankedLincoln Elementary School246th of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools
Biggest riser
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School up 90 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Lindeneau Elementary School 10.9 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 08817 zip code area of Edison, New Jersey is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Edison Township School District. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools, with standouts like Lincoln Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School leading the way, while Edison High School has room for improvement.

Academically, the district-wide proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally higher than the state averages, but there is significant variation across individual schools. Algebra I and Geometry appear to be areas of strength, with many schools achieving high proficiency rates. However, the district faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which is consistently high across all schools at 14.9%.

The data also highlights disparities in resource allocation and student demographics, with spending per student ranging from $5,975 to $13,477 and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch varying from 4.17% to 61.22%. These differences suggest the need for targeted interventions and equitable distribution of resources to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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