Summary:
The 08861 zip code of Perth Amboy, New Jersey is home to 14 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools. This area faces significant challenges, with most schools struggling with low academic proficiency, high chronic absenteeism, and serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.
While Perth Amboy Magnet School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, ranking 198 out of 434 New Jersey high schools, the majority of schools in the 08861 zip code perform well below state averages. For example, at Perth Amboy High School, only 3.3% of 10th graders were proficient in Algebra I, compared to a state average of 17.9%. Additionally, all schools in the data set had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.9% to 14.9%, which likely impacts student learning and achievement.
The data also reveals that the majority of schools have high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.29% to 82.64%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. While spending per student varies widely, from $8,572 at Middlesex County STEM Charter School to $26,891 at Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center, the higher-spending schools do not necessarily show better outcomes, suggesting the need to examine how resources are being utilized.
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