Summary:
The city of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 junior-senior high school that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The data reveals that the elementary schools in the Ridgefield Park Public School District are generally performing well, with Grant Elementary School standing out for its high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the district's junior-senior high school lags behind in academic performance, particularly in Mathematics.
The three elementary schools in Ridgefield Park show relatively consistent performance, all ranking in the middle to upper range of New Jersey elementary schools and earning 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Grant Elementary School is the standout, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 72.8% of 4th graders at Grant Elementary were proficient in Math, compared to 54.2% for the district and 45% for the state.
However, the data suggests that the Ridgefield Park Junior Senior High School is underperforming, ranking lower than the elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school's test scores, particularly in Mathematics, are below the state averages. Additionally, the district as a whole faces a concerning issue with chronic absenteeism, with all schools reporting a rate of 16.6%, higher than the state average.
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