Summary:
The city of Erial, New Jersey is home to two schools: Timber Creek Regional High School and James W. Lilley Elementary School. Timber Creek Regional High School is part of the Black Horse Pike Regional School District, while James W. Lilley Elementary School is part of the Gloucester Township Public Schools.
Timber Creek Regional High School stands out for having the highest student-teacher ratio (12.8) among the 3 high schools in the Black Horse Pike Regional School District. In contrast, James W. Lilley Elementary School has the lowest student-teacher ratio (11.2) among the 8 elementary schools in the Gloucester Township Public Schools District. Timber Creek Regional High School has a relatively balanced racial makeup, with White and African American students each making up around 40% of the student population.
Both schools have lower proficiency rates compared to their respective district and state averages, particularly in math and science. James W. Lilley Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (48.98%) compared to Timber Creek Regional High School (23.67%), indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage among the elementary school's student population. The per-student spending at James W. Lilley Elementary School ($13,945) is also significantly higher than at Timber Creek Regional High School ($10,893), which may be due to the higher needs of the elementary school's student population. Both schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting an area for improvement.
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