Summary:
The city of Cedarville, New Jersey has only one public elementary school, the Myron L. Powell Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of New Jersey elementary schools over the past 3 school years, indicating it is a lower-performing school compared to its peers across the state.
The Myron L. Powell Elementary School's performance on standardized tests is generally below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 30.8% to 56.8%, compared to the state average of 43.6% to 53.9%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 17% to 38.3%, compared to the state average of 19.4% to 47.6%. The school's science proficiency rates are also significantly lower than the state averages.
Despite the school's lower performance, its per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are relatively in line with or slightly better than state averages for the Lawrence Township School District. This suggests that the issue may not be a lack of resources, but rather how those resources are being utilized and allocated to support student learning. The school may benefit from a closer examination of its curriculum, teaching practices, and support for economically disadvantaged students, who make up 44.79% of the student population, in order to improve student outcomes and better serve the Cedarville community.
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