Summary:
The Spotswood, New Jersey school district consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools (E. Raymond Appleby Elementary and G. Austin Schoenly Elementary), 1 middle school (Spotswood Memorial Middle School), and 1 high school (Spotswood High School). The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in the Spotswood Public School District.
Among the standout schools, E. Raymond Appleby Elementary excels in academic performance, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that exceed district and state averages. Spotswood Memorial Middle School also stands out for its exceptional Algebra I performance, with over 56% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state. However, the district as a whole struggles with lower test scores compared to state averages, and all schools share a consistent chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which is an area of concern.
While Spotswood High School maintains a relatively high graduation rate of 91.1% and a low dropout rate of 1.2%, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, suggesting a need for improvement in overall academic performance. Additionally, the higher free/reduced lunch rates at the elementary schools compared to the high school may indicate equity issues within the district that require further examination.
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