Best Public Schools in Butler, NJ


Summary:

The city of Butler, New Jersey is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school. The schools in this area demonstrate a range of academic performance, with Richard Butler School standing out as a top-performing middle school and Butler High School facing some challenges in recent years.

Richard Butler School is a shining example, ranked 212 out of 748 New Jersey middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school consistently delivers exceptional academic results, with 70% or more of students proficient or better in English Language Arts across all grade levels. Its 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I for 8th graders is particularly impressive. Additionally, Richard Butler School maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of just 3%, indicating a positive learning environment.

In contrast, Butler High School has seen a decline in its performance, dropping from a 4-star to a 3-star rating and falling in the state rankings from 126 to 143 out of 422 high schools. While the school still maintains a relatively high graduation rate of 90.8% and a low dropout rate of 0.4%, its chronic absenteeism rate of 11.7% is the highest among the three schools. Interestingly, the schools with higher proportions of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, such as Richard Butler School and Aaron Decker School, tend to perform better academically, suggesting that factors beyond socioeconomic status may play a significant role in student success.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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