Summary:
The South Hunterdon Regional School District in New Jersey is home to two elementary schools: Lambertville Public School and West Amwell Township School. Based on the available data, Lambertville Public School appears to be the standout school in the district, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
Lambertville Public School has a higher statewide ranking, with a ranking of 598 out of 1,338 New Jersey elementary schools, compared to West Amwell Township School's ranking of 735. Lambertville Public School also has higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across most grade levels, as well as a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% compared to 16.6% at West Amwell Township School. Additionally, Lambertville Public School spends more per student ($13,680) than West Amwell Township School ($11,144), which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.
While Lambertville Public School serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, it still manages to achieve strong academic outcomes. This suggests that the school's success is not solely dependent on socioeconomic factors, but rather a result of effective teaching, learning, and resource allocation. The district may want to explore the factors contributing to Lambertville Public School's success and consider ways to replicate those practices across the other schools in the district.
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