Summary:
The Absecon Public Schools District in New Jersey is home to two schools: H Ashton Marsh Elementary School and Emma C Attales Middle School. While the middle school has consistently performed well, the elementary school has faced some challenges in academic achievement and attendance.
Emma C Attales Middle School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 333 out of 748 New Jersey middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 100% proficiency rate in NJSLA Algebra I for 8th graders is particularly impressive, far exceeding the state average of 66%. Additionally, Emma C Attales has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 11.6% compared to the 18.3% rate at H Ashton Marsh Elementary.
In contrast, H Ashton Marsh Elementary School has maintained a relatively consistent ranking between 788-970 out of 1,300+ New Jersey elementary schools, earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school performs slightly above the state average in 3rd grade English Language Arts, it falls below the state average in 4th grade Math. Additionally, H Ashton Marsh has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
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