Summary:
The city of Jamesburg, New Jersey is home to two public schools - John F. Kennedy Elementary School and Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School, both part of the Jamesburg Public School District. The data reveals that these schools face significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates below state averages in most subject areas.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School has a relatively low performance on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 13.9% to 47.9% across different subjects and grade levels. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% and over 50% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population. In contrast, Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School shows slightly better performance, with some exceptions like a high proficiency rate of 92.3% in Algebra I for 8th graders. However, the middle school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% and a higher percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (57.21%) compared to the elementary school.
Both schools in Jamesburg appear to be struggling academically, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in most subject areas. This suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and the needs of the predominantly low-income student population could be key focus areas for improvement. While the middle school's standout performance in Algebra I is a positive outlier, the overall data indicates that the schools in Jamesburg face significant challenges in terms of academic achievement and resource allocation.
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