Summary:
The Paulsboro School District in New Jersey consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Unfortunately, the data shows that the schools in this district are performing poorly compared to state averages, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and low graduation rates.
Paulsboro High School, the district's only high school, ranks in the bottom 2% of high schools in New Jersey and has a 0-star rating. Its test scores are dismal, with only 7.5% of 9th graders proficient in English Language Arts and just 2.6% proficient in Algebra I. The school also has a high dropout rate of 1.2%. The elementary and middle schools in the district show similarly poor performance, with Loudenslager Elementary and Billingsport Elementary both ranking in the bottom 10% of elementary schools statewide, and Paulsboro Junior High ranking in the bottom 3% of middle schools in New Jersey.
The data suggests that the Paulsboro schools face systemic challenges, with high poverty levels, resource constraints, and potential staffing or leadership issues contributing to the poor performance. Chronic absenteeism rates are very high, ranging from 16.6% to 16.6%, and per-student spending is below the state average. Turning around a low-performing district is a complex and long-term endeavor, but it is critical for ensuring that all students in Paulsboro have access to a high-quality education.
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