Summary:
The city of Kenilworth, New Jersey is home to two schools: David Brearley Middle/High School and Warren G. Harding Elementary School. While the Kenilworth School District as a whole is ranked below average in the state, the data reveals some standout elements about these schools.
David Brearley Middle/High School stands out for its high 4-year graduation rate of 98.5% and low dropout rate of 0.5%, both significantly better than the state average. However, the school lags the state in most subject area proficiency scores, with only 40-46% of students scoring proficient in ELA and 9-59% in math. In contrast, Warren G. Harding Elementary School has stronger math proficiency, with 50.6% of 4th graders and 53.8% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better.
Both schools have a majority white student population, with significant Hispanic enrollment. David Brearley Middle/High School has a higher percentage of Black students at 6.7% compared to 3.1% at Harding Elementary. Interestingly, per-student spending is relatively close between the two schools, suggesting funding may not be a major driver of the performance differences.
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