Summary:
The city of Maplewood, New Jersey is home to 6 schools that are part of the South Orange-Maplewood School District, which serves students from elementary through high school. The district is ranked 195 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in Maplewood are Tuscan Elementary School, which ranks 169 out of 1,338 elementary schools in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating, and Delia Bolden Elementary School, which ranks 201 out of 1,338 and also has a 4-star rating. Both schools have impressive test scores, with over 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. As the only high school in the data set, Columbia High School stands out with a 91.1% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average.
While the schools in Maplewood generally perform better than the state average on NJSLA tests, there is a concerning high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% across all schools, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, there is a wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 6.76% at Tuscan Elementary to 28.42% at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School, suggesting potential socioeconomic differences within the district. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive look at the strengths and areas for improvement within the Maplewood school system.
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