Summary:
The city of Leonardo, New Jersey is home to two schools: Bayshore Middle School and Leonardo Elementary School, both part of the Middletown Township Public School District. While both schools serve the local community, the data reveals that Bayshore Middle School is the standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of New Jersey middle schools and significantly outpacing district and state averages on standardized test scores, particularly in Algebra I.
Bayshore Middle School's exceptional performance is highlighted by its 77.4% proficiency rate in 7th grade ELA, compared to 63.6% for the district and 53.9% for the state. The school's Algebra I proficiency rate of 98.2% for 8th graders is also remarkably high, well above the statewide average of 73.6%. In contrast, Leonardo Elementary School appears to be performing more in line with or slightly below district and state averages on most metrics, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between the 37th and 55th percentile over the past 3 years.
Both schools have relatively low free/reduced lunch rates of around 15%, which may contribute to their academic performance. However, the chronic absenteeism rates of 16.6% at both schools are slightly higher than desired and could be an area for improvement. Overall, the data suggests that while the Middletown Township Public School District is performing reasonably well, Bayshore Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution that is delivering exceptional results for its students.
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