Summary:
The Mount Ephraim, New Jersey school district consists of two schools: Mary Bray Elementary School and Raymond W. Kershaw School. While the elementary school performs above the state average on 3rd grade ELA and math, it falls below the state average in 4th and 5th grades. In contrast, the middle school excels in Algebra I, with 78.6% of 8th graders proficient, significantly higher than the state average of 73.6%. However, the middle school underperforms the state on 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math proficiency.
Both schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates of 16.6%, which could be an area of concern. The middle school spends $14,642 per student, higher than the $11,701 spent per student at the elementary school, but maintains a better student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1 compared to 11:1 at the elementary school. The free/reduced lunch rates are similar between the two schools, at 36.7% for the elementary school and 37.59% for the middle school.
Overall, the Mount Ephraim School District is ranked in the middle of the state, with both schools receiving 2-3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. This suggests room for improvement in overall academic performance and outcomes across the district. The district should focus on addressing chronic absenteeism, aligning academic performance across grade levels, and ensuring equitable resource allocation to support student success.
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