Summary:
The city of Little Ferry, New Jersey is home to two schools: Washington Elementary School and Memorial Middle School, both part of the Little Ferry Public School District. These schools have shown varying levels of academic performance, with Washington Elementary consistently ranking in the top half of New Jersey elementary schools and Memorial Middle School also performing well, particularly in English Language Arts.
Washington Elementary School stands out with a 3-star rating and strong 4th-grade English Language Arts proficiency, outperforming state and district averages. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 23.4. In contrast, Memorial Middle School has an exceptional Algebra I proficiency rate of 88% among 8th-graders, indicating a strong focus on mathematics. However, the school's Mathematics and Science proficiency rates in the upper grades are lower compared to the district and state.
Both schools face similar challenges, such as a chronic absenteeism rate slightly higher than the state average. Additionally, there is a significant disparity in student-teacher ratios between the two schools, with Memorial Middle School having an exceptionally low ratio of 5.2. This difference may contribute to the varying academic outcomes observed. Overall, the data provides valuable insights into the strengths and areas for improvement for these schools, which can inform decision-making and guide efforts to enhance educational outcomes for students in the Little Ferry community.
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