Summary:
The 08837 zip code area in New Jersey is home to 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The standout school in this data set is the Edison Academy Magnet School, a high-performing institution that has consistently ranked among the top schools in New Jersey. This school boasts exceptional test scores, with 100% of students proficient or better in Algebra II, and a high 91.3% four-year graduation rate with a low 1.0% dropout rate.
In contrast, the other two schools, Herbert Hoover Middle School and James Monroe Elementary School, have more average performance metrics. While they are part of the Edison Township School District, which is ranked 198 out of 609 districts in New Jersey, their test scores and other indicators are generally below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals some interesting findings, such as the relatively high chronic absenteeism rates across all three schools, ranging from 14.9% to 14.9%. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates vary significantly, with the magnet school having a much lower rate (1.71%) compared to the middle school (38.7%) and elementary school (28.68%). This suggests the magnet school may be serving a more affluent student population. The spending per student is also quite different, with the magnet school spending nearly double per student ($11,783) compared to the middle school ($7,148) and elementary school ($5,983).
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