Summary:
The Bordentown, New Jersey school district consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population, with the majority of students identifying as white, followed by African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. While the schools in the district have room for improvement, a few standout institutions shine, including Peter Muschal Elementary and Mac Farland Intermediate.
Bordentown Regional High School boasts a strong 96.1% four-year graduation rate, outpacing the state average. However, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Algebra I, and Science fall below state averages. In contrast, the elementary schools generally outperform the district and state in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-5. The student-teacher ratios vary significantly across the schools, with Mac Farland Intermediate having the lowest ratio at 8.8, which may contribute to its academic success.
Overall, the Bordentown Regional School District is ranked 315 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The district should focus on addressing the performance gaps between the elementary and higher-grade schools, as well as the disparities in student-teacher ratios and chronic absenteeism rates across the schools to improve the overall quality of education for its students.
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