Summary:
The city of North Arlington, New Jersey is home to a single middle school, Veterans Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school has adequate resources, including a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance has been declining in recent years, with mixed results on state assessments and a drop in its statewide ranking from 225 out of 652 middle schools in 2020-2021 to 336 out of 748 in 2022-2023.
Veterans Middle School's diverse student population, with 45.76% White, 48.45% Hispanic, and 3.31% Asian students, presents both challenges and opportunities. The school has a relatively high percentage of students (28.57%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged population. While the school's per-student spending is in line with the state average, it will be important to ensure that resources are effectively targeted to address the specific needs of the student population and improve academic outcomes, particularly in the areas of mathematics and science where the school's performance is below the state average.
Overall, the analysis of Veterans Middle School, the sole middle school in North Arlington, New Jersey, suggests that the district should focus on identifying the underlying factors contributing to the school's declining performance and implement targeted strategies to support student learning and improve academic outcomes across all subject areas. By addressing the unique challenges faced by the diverse student population and ensuring that resources are effectively utilized, the district can work towards enhancing the educational experience for all students in the area.
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