Summary:
The city of Irvington, New Jersey is home to 12 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this district face significant challenges, with most performing well below state averages across a range of metrics. However, the Burch Charter School of Excellence stands out as a bright spot, outperforming the district's traditional public schools in several key areas.
The Irvington High School has a relatively strong 91.1% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate, but the district as a whole ranks 590 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and receives a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests systemic challenges that need to be addressed. Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern, with all schools in the district reporting high rates ranging from 16.6% to 16.6%. Additionally, the district and its schools generally perform well below state averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts and Mathematics.
While the Burch Charter School of Excellence stands out with its higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, the University Elementary School and Grove Street Elementary School also demonstrate above-average performance within the district. The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.76% at Irvington High School to 85.67% at Burch Charter School of Excellence, indicate a need for additional resources and support to address the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population in the Irvington Public School District.
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