Summary:
The city of Runnemede, New Jersey is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals notable differences in academic performance and school quality across the district, with some schools standing out while others struggle to meet state standards.
Grade Downing Elementary School emerges as a standout, boasting the highest 3rd grade proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the other elementary schools and the district average. The school also has the highest SchoolDigger rating among the elementary schools, with 3 out of 5 stars. In contrast, Triton Regional High School has relatively low proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts and Algebra I, performing below the district and state averages.
The data also highlights disparities in academic performance across the Runnemede Public School District, with the elementary and middle schools generally underperforming compared to state averages, particularly in Mathematics. Additionally, all the schools in Runnemede have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance observed in the district. While the data suggests challenges, the strong performance of Mary E. Volz Elementary School in certain areas indicates that there are opportunities for the district to learn from and replicate successful practices.
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