Summary:
The 08861 zip code of Perth Amboy, New Jersey is home to three high schools: Perth Amboy High School, Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School, and Perth Amboy Magnet School. These schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 52% to 68%.
Among the three schools, Perth Amboy Magnet School stands out as the highest performing, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and stronger proficiency rates on NJSLA/NJGPA tests, particularly in mathematics. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a more favorable student-teacher ratio compared to the other two schools. Despite the economic challenges, all three schools maintain relatively high graduation rates (91.3%) and low dropout rates (1.0%), suggesting they are providing support to help students succeed.
While the schools in this area face systemic challenges, such as the high chronic absenteeism rates, there are also areas of strength. The data highlights opportunities for improvement, especially in boosting academic proficiency in core subject areas, where scores lag significantly behind state averages. Targeted interventions and support may be needed to address these gaps and further enhance the educational outcomes for students in the Perth Amboy Public School District, Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School, and Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District.
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