Summary:
The city of Somers Point, New Jersey is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area face significant academic challenges, with low test scores and high rates of chronic absenteeism across the district.
Among the standout schools, Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts has the highest graduation rate at 92.6% and the lowest dropout rate at 0.3%, but also the lowest test scores, with only 22.6% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 0% of 10th graders proficient or better in Algebra I. In contrast, Dawes Avenue Elementary School has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 34.1% and the lowest test scores, with only 13.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 33.3% proficient or better in Mathematics.
Overall, the schools in the Somers Point School District and the Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts district serve a diverse student population, with high percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating significant economic disadvantages. The data suggests that the district may benefit from targeted interventions and support programs to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by its students.
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