Summary:
The city of Jamesburg, New Jersey is home to two schools - John F. Kennedy Elementary School and Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School. These schools serve students from elementary through middle grades and provide a unique educational landscape within the Jamesburg Public School District.
While both schools have a significant Hispanic student population, with John F. Kennedy Elementary School at 56.11% and Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School at 58.17%, they differ in their academic performance. Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School stands out with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts across grades 6-8 compared to the district and state averages. However, both schools have relatively low academic performance in other subjects like math and science, with proficiency rates ranging from 5.4% to 38.3% across different grade levels.
Another notable difference between the two schools is their chronic absenteeism rates. John F. Kennedy Elementary School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 18.1%, compared to just 5.1% at Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School. Additionally, both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a need for additional support and resources to address the unique challenges faced by these students.
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