Summary:
The Gloucester City Public School District in New Jersey consists of 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school: Cold Springs School, Gloucester City Middle School, and Gloucester City High School. The data analysis reveals a district-wide challenge, with all three schools underperforming compared to state averages, particularly in math and science.
Gloucester City High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate and low dropout rate, as well as stronger performance on 9th grade English Language Arts tests. However, the school struggles with math performance, with only 8.3% proficiency in Algebra I and 33.3% in Algebra II, well below state averages. Gloucester City Middle School performs better than the other schools on English Language Arts tests and has a high Algebra I proficiency rate, but lags behind in science performance.
Across the district, there are consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6%, well above the state average. The schools also have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population. Addressing systemic issues, improving STEM education, and tackling attendance and equity concerns should be priorities for the Gloucester City Public School District to drive meaningful improvements in student outcomes.
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