Summary:
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School District in Jersey City, New Jersey. With a total enrollment of 380 students, the school has a predominantly African American (83.42%) and Hispanic (15.26%) student population and faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education.
The school's academic performance is a major concern, with test scores on the NJSLA assessments consistently well below state averages, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 8th grade math, only 8.8% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 17.8%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.1%, indicating that a significant portion of students are missing a substantial amount of instructional time. These factors, combined with the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (75.26% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), suggest that the school faces significant challenges in providing its students with the resources and support they need to succeed.
Despite these challenges, the school's spending per student of $10,336 is relatively low, which may contribute to the difficulties it faces in improving student outcomes. Addressing the school's high chronic absenteeism rate, low academic performance, and limited resources should be a top priority for the school and district in order to ensure that all students at Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School have the opportunity to receive a high-quality education.
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