Summary:
The city of Forked River, New Jersey is home to two schools: Lacey Township Middle School and Forked River Elementary School. These schools serve students in grades 5-8 and K-4, respectively, and are part of the Lacey Township School District.
Lacey Township Middle School has a higher percentage of white students compared to the state average, while Forked River Elementary has a more diverse student population. However, Lacey Township Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years. Forked River Elementary has the highest student-teacher ratio among the elementary schools in the district, which may be a factor contributing to its lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Both schools have similar per-student spending, but Forked River Elementary has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, both schools have higher chronic absenteeism rates than the state average, which could be an area of concern. Overall, the data suggests that the Lacey Township School District, as a whole, may be underperforming compared to other districts in New Jersey, and the individual schools within the district have their own unique strengths and challenges.
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