Summary:
The city of Springfield, New Jersey is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this Springfield Public School District generally perform well, with several standout institutions.
The Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School is a top performer, consistently ranking in the top half of New Jersey middle schools and excelling in math, with over 75% of 8th graders proficient or better in Algebra I. The Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School and James Caldwell Elementary School also stand out, with strong English Language Arts and math scores across grades 3-5.
While the schools generally outperform district and state averages, there are some areas of concern, such as consistently high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools and disparities in free/reduced lunch rates, which suggest potential socioeconomic differences in the student populations. Additionally, the wide range in per-student spending, from $9,760 to $15,601, raises questions about resource allocation and equity within the district.
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