Summary:
The city of Seabrook, New Jersey is home to three schools - two elementary schools (Charles F. Seabrook School and Elizabeth F. Moore School) and one middle school (Woodruff Middle School) - all of which are performing significantly below state averages. The schools serve a diverse student population, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, but struggle to drive strong academic outcomes.
None of the Seabrook schools can be considered standouts, as they are all ranked in the bottom 20-30% of schools in New Jersey. Proficiency rates on standardized tests are alarmingly low, with single-digit to low 30% proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics across the district. Woodruff Middle School's 8th grade Algebra I proficiency rate of 59.1% is the highest academic metric, but still trails the state average of 66%. Science proficiency rates are also very low, ranging from 12.7% to 15.1%.
The schools in the Upper Deerfield Township School District face significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, equity concerns due to the high rates of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, and a lack of high school options in the immediate area. Despite relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, the district has been unable to drive better academic outcomes, indicating a need for a more holistic approach to school improvement.
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