Summary:
The city of Ventnor City, New Jersey is home to two schools: Ventnor Elementary School and Ventnor Middle School, both of which serve the Ventnor City School District. Ventnor Elementary stands out with strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, where students outperform district and state averages. Both schools also have relatively diverse student populations, with significant Hispanic and Asian student representation alongside white and African American students.
Ventnor Elementary School serves grades PK-4 and has 304 students, while Ventnor Middle School serves grades 5-8 and has 204 students. Ventnor Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 7.3 students per teacher compared to Ventnor Middle's 6 students per teacher. In terms of funding, the two schools spend similar amounts per student, with Ventnor Elementary spending $6,322 per student and Ventnor Middle spending $6,486 per student in the 2018-2019 school year.
While Ventnor Middle School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.1%, Ventnor Elementary has a higher rate of 20.5% for the 2021-2022 school year, an area that may require further investigation and targeted interventions. Overall, the data highlights Ventnor Elementary School as a standout performer, particularly in academic achievement, while also revealing the racial diversity and potential areas for improvement across both schools in the district.
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