Summary:
The city of Lavallette, New Jersey is home to a single elementary school, Lavallette Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This school stands out for its relatively low student enrollment of 155 and a diverse student population, with 87.1% White, 3.87% African American, 5.81% Hispanic, and 2.58% Asian students. The school also has a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 10.97%.
Academically, Lavallette Elementary School shows mixed performance. The school excels in 5th and 8th grade English Language Arts (ELA), with proficiency rates of 84.6% and 87.6% respectively, well above the state average. However, the school struggles in 3rd and 4th grade ELA and Math, with proficiency rates around 20-25%. Math performance also varies widely across grade levels, from 20% in 3rd grade to 70% in Algebra I. The school's per-student spending of $18,143 is higher than the state average, and it has a low student-teacher ratio of 8.6 to 1, suggesting ample resources, but the inconsistent academic performance indicates a need for more targeted interventions and effective utilization of these resources.
Overall, Lavallette Borough School District and its sole elementary school face both strengths and challenges. While the school excels in certain grade levels and subjects, it struggles in others, highlighting the need for a closer examination of curriculum, instructional strategies, and resource allocation to ensure more consistent and equitable academic outcomes for all students.
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