Summary:
The city of Salem, New Jersey is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, spread across 4 different school districts. While the majority of the schools belong to the Salem City School District, the data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between these schools and the two schools outside the district.
The standout schools in the area are Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School and Mannington Township Elementary School, both of which have significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments, with 50% or more of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. These schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates and smaller student-teacher ratios compared to the schools in the Salem City School District.
In contrast, the schools within the Salem City School District generally have low proficiency rates, with most schools scoring below 20% proficient or better in Mathematics and below 30% in English Language Arts. These schools also have very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 52.14% to 79.26%, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. Addressing the challenges faced by these schools, such as chronic absenteeism and funding disparities, will be crucial in improving educational outcomes for the students in the Salem City area.
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