Summary:
The city of Park Ridge, New Jersey is home to a strong-performing school district, with 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The standout school in the district is Park Ridge High School, which has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state and achieved high student test scores across multiple subjects. While the two elementary schools, West Ridge Elementary and East Brook Elementary, also perform well, they do not quite reach the same level of excellence as the high school.
The Park Ridge School District as a whole is ranked 98th out of 613 districts in New Jersey and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Park Ridge High School has a strong 91.1% four-year graduation rate, low 1.2% dropout rate, and student test scores that are significantly above the state averages. The school also maintains a relatively low 8.5 student-teacher ratio and spends $17,389 per student, higher than the elementary school averages.
While the district appears to be performing well overall, there are a few areas that may warrant further attention, such as the relatively high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools and the potential equity concerns suggested by the low free/reduced lunch rates. Additionally, the significant difference in per-student spending between the high school and elementary schools may be a factor in the high school's standout performance.
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