Summary:
The city of Succasunna, New Jersey is home to two middle schools serving grades 5-8: Eisenhower Middle School and Lincoln/Roosevelt School, both part of the Roxbury Township School District. Based on the data analysis, Eisenhower Middle School emerges as the standout performer, with higher overall academic achievement, lower chronic absenteeism, and greater per-student funding and resources compared to Lincoln/Roosevelt School.
Eisenhower Middle School boasts stronger academic outcomes, particularly in 7th grade English Language Arts and Algebra I, where student proficiency rates exceed both district and state averages. In contrast, Lincoln/Roosevelt School lags behind in several subject areas, including 5th grade English Language Arts and Science. The significant difference in per-student spending, with Eisenhower receiving $16,096 compared to $11,069 at Lincoln/Roosevelt, may contribute to the disparity in academic performance between the two schools.
While both schools have similar free/reduced lunch rates, Eisenhower Middle School has a higher percentage of white students, while Lincoln/Roosevelt School serves a more diverse student population with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, Eisenhower Middle School maintains a smaller student-teacher ratio of 9.8, compared to 11 at Lincoln/Roosevelt, which may enable more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, the data analysis suggests that Eisenhower Middle School is the stronger-performing school in the Succasunna middle school landscape, though further investigation into the factors driving these differences could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the district.
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