Summary:
The city of Montclair, New Jersey is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this Montclair Public School District serve a diverse student population and have a mix of high-performing and improving academic outcomes.
Glenfield Middle School and Hillside Elementary School stand out as consistently high-performing, ranking in the top 25-30% and 15-20% of their respective school types in New Jersey over the past 3 years. Glenfield Middle School has particularly strong English Language Arts scores, with 74-77% of students proficient or better, while Hillside Elementary boasts an impressive 86% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA.
While not the top-performing high school in the district, Montclair High School has seen improvements in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom half to the top 35-40% of New Jersey high schools over the past 3 years. The school also has a strong 91.1% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate. However, all schools in the district face relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 16.9%, which is an area that warrants further investigation and potential intervention.
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