Summary:
The city of Somerdale, New Jersey is home to two schools: Sterling High School and Somerdale Park School. While Sterling Regional School District and Somerdale School District serve the community, the data reveals a significant disparity in academic performance between the two schools.
Sterling High School is struggling, with only 20.7% of 9th graders proficient or better in ELA and just 1.7% proficient or better in Algebra I. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 10.5% and a low 4-year graduation rate of 92.7%. In contrast, Somerdale Park School is performing relatively well, with proficiency rates ranging from 21% to 46.8% in ELA across grades 3-8, though its Mathematics performance is weaker, with proficiency rates ranging from 2.5% to 40%.
Both schools serve diverse student populations, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that the Somerdale community may face socioeconomic challenges that could be contributing to the academic performance issues. Additionally, both schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which can significantly impact student learning and outcomes. The data highlights the need for the school districts to implement targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by the schools and ensure that all students in the Somerdale community have access to a quality education.
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