Summary:
The city of North Caldwell, New Jersey is home to two highly-ranked public schools: West Essex High School and West Essex Middle School, both part of the West Essex Regional School District. These schools consistently perform at the top of state rankings, with West Essex High School ranked 64th out of 422 high schools and West Essex Middle School ranked 102nd out of 748 middle schools in New Jersey for the 2022-2023 school year.
Both West Essex High School and West Essex Middle School have maintained 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating strong overall performance. West Essex High School boasts an impressive 98.9% four-year graduation rate and a very low 0.1% dropout rate. Academically, students at both schools outperform the state average in several key assessments, including NJSLA/ELA, NJSLA/Geometry, and NJSLA-S/Science. However, the schools have lower proficiency rates in certain mathematics assessments, such as NJSLA/Mathematics for grades 7 and 8, which could be an area for improvement.
The student populations at these schools are predominantly white, with relatively low percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively affluent student body. While the schools' academic excellence is commendable, the lack of diversity and potential socioeconomic disparities in the student population are areas that warrant further investigation to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities for all students in the North Caldwell community.
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