Summary:
The city of Mays Landing, New Jersey is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The data reveals a mix of performance levels, with Atlantic County Institute of Technology standing out as the highest-performing school in the area, ranking 207 out of 426 New Jersey high schools and boasting a strong 91.1% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate.
In contrast, the other schools in Mays Landing generally perform below the state averages on standardized tests, with George L. Hess Educational Complex having only 19.7% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 43.6%. The schools also have high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.07% to 60.83%, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.
Chronic absenteeism is another concern, with all the schools in the data set having a rate of 16.6%, higher than the state average. This, combined with the economic challenges faced by many students, suggests a need for targeted interventions and support systems to address the underlying issues and help raise the overall quality of education in the Atlantic County Vocational School District, Hamilton Township School District, Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District, and Atlantic County Special Services School District.
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