Summary:
The city of Bergenfield, New Jersey is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this Bergenfield Borough School District generally perform above the state average, with a few standout institutions.
Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 185 elementary schools in New Jersey and consistently earns a 4-star rating, with over 70% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Meanwhile, Roy W. Brown Middle School ranks in the top 272 in the state and has particularly strong performance in advanced math subjects. At the high school level, Bergenfield High School ranks in the top 172 in New Jersey and boasts a high 91.1% 4-year graduation rate.
However, the district also faces some challenges, such as variability in elementary school performance and consistently high chronic absenteeism rates of 16.6% across all schools. While higher spending per student does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, the district should examine how resources are allocated to support student learning and address areas for improvement, particularly at the lower-performing elementary schools.
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