Summary:
The city of Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Lacey Township School District. The data reveals a mix of standout performers and areas for improvement across the district.
Among the elementary schools, Cedar Creek Elementary School and Lanoka Harbor Elementary School stand out, ranking 517 and 511 respectively out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools. Cedar Creek has the lowest student-teacher ratio of 10.2 and outperforms district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Lanoka Harbor also demonstrates strong Mathematics proficiency, exceeding district and state averages. In contrast, Lacey Township High School lags behind, with relatively low proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Algebra I, and Science compared to state averages.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism rates are relatively high, ranging from 14.3% at Lanoka Harbor Elementary to 18.8% at Lacey Township High School. Additionally, the schools have a predominantly white student population, suggesting a need to explore ways to enhance diversity and ensure equitable access and opportunities for all students. While Lacey Township High School has the highest per-student spending at $17,735, the district may benefit from examining resource allocation to address the performance disparities between the elementary and high school levels.
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