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Best High Schools in Zip Code 08879


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1
School
616
Students
Top rankedSouth Amboy Middle/High School268th of 434 New Jersey high schools
Biggest riser
South Amboy Middle/High School up 35 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 08879 zip code in New Jersey is home to a single high school, South Amboy Middle/High School, which serves students in grades 6-12. The school's academic performance has been inconsistent, with proficiency rates on state assessments generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics. However, the school's graduation rate is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate is relatively low.

Socioeconomically, South Amboy Middle/High School faces challenges, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and a district spending per student that is below the state average. These factors may be contributing to the school's academic struggles and the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

Overall, the analysis of the single high school in the 08879 zip code suggests that South Amboy School District and the community it serves could benefit from a closer examination of the school's performance and the implementation of strategies to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by the students. Improving the quality of education at South Amboy Middle/High School could have a significant impact on the educational opportunities and outcomes for the students in this area.

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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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