Summary:
The city of Brigantine, New Jersey is home to a single elementary school, the Brigantine Community School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 390 students. The school is part of the Brigantine Public School District, which is ranked 329 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The Brigantine Community School's performance on the NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessments) varies across grade levels and subject areas. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates range from 33.3% in 3rd grade to 73.2% in 7th grade, compared to the state averages of 43.6% to 53.9%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates range from 5% in 8th grade to 59.3% in 3rd grade, compared to the state averages of 19.4% to 47.6%. The school's performance on Algebra I is also mixed, with 46.7% proficiency in the end-of-course exam, but only 46.7% proficiency in 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 39.7% and 73.6%, respectively.
The Brigantine Community School faces some challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% and 31.03% of its students being eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's small size, with only 390 students, may provide opportunities for more personalized attention, but could also present challenges in terms of resource allocation and program offerings. Overall, the school's uneven academic performance and socioeconomic factors suggest that the district and school leadership may need to consider targeted interventions and support services to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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