Summary:
The city of Wanaque, New Jersey is home to two schools: Lakeland Regional High School and Wanaque Elementary School. While both schools serve the Wanaque community, Lakeland Regional High School stands out as the academic leader, ranking in the top 31% of high schools statewide with a strong 94.8% four-year graduation rate and excellent performance in English Language Arts and Geometry.
In contrast, Wanaque Elementary School lags behind the state averages in most subject areas, particularly in Mathematics, suggesting a need to focus on improving math instruction and outcomes at the elementary level. Additionally, Wanaque Elementary has a higher rate of chronic absenteeism at 13.8%, compared to Lakeland Regional High School's 31.2%, which is an area of concern that may require further investigation and targeted interventions.
The data also reveals differences in student demographics, with Wanaque Elementary School having a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Black students compared to Lakeland Regional High School. This could indicate different demographic trends between the elementary and high school populations in the Wanaque area. Furthermore, the higher per-student spending at Lakeland Regional High School ($18,801) compared to Wanaque Elementary ($15,590) suggests that the high school may have access to more resources and funding, which could contribute to its stronger academic performance.
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