Summary:
The city of Marlton, New Jersey is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of strong-performing and average-performing schools in the area, with Cherokee High School and several elementary schools standing out for their academic excellence.
Cherokee High School is a standout, consistently ranking among the top 163 high schools in New Jersey and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.1% and a low dropout rate of 1.2%, along with strong performance on standardized tests, outpacing the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Similarly, Robert B. Jaggard School and Frances DeMasi Elementary School have also demonstrated impressive academic results, ranking among the top elementary schools in New Jersey.
However, not all schools in the Marlton area are performing at the same level. While Helen L. Beeler and J. Harold Van Zant have lower rankings and test scores, the district as a whole faces a concerning issue of high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, which warrants further investigation and targeted interventions. The data also suggests that higher spending per student does not necessarily translate to better academic performance, as seen in the case of Cherokee High School, which has the highest spending per student but is not the top-performing school in the district.
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