Summary:
The city of Lumberton, New Jersey is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse backgrounds. While the schools in Lumberton show varying levels of performance and student needs, the data provides valuable insights into the strengths and areas for improvement within the district.
The standout school in Lumberton is Lumberton Middle School, which boasts exceptional academic achievement, with 60.8% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 96.4% proficient or better in Algebra I. In contrast, the Lumberton Campus high school, with a small student population of just 41 students, has the highest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 51.22%, indicating a high-need student population, and spends significantly more per student at $71,054 compared to the other schools in the district.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism rates range from 15.2% at Bobby's Run Elementary to 22.5% at Ashbrook Elementary, which are higher than the state average and suggest a need to address attendance issues. The district also serves a diverse student population, with a mix of white, African American, Hispanic, Asian, and students of two or more races, which is a strength that the Lumberton Township Board of Education can build upon to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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