Summary:
The Bergenfield Borough School District in New Jersey serves students from elementary through high school, with a total of 7 schools including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's schools demonstrate a range of academic performance, with several standout institutions and areas for improvement.
Lincoln Elementary School is the top-performing school in the district, ranking among the best 185 elementary schools in New Jersey and consistently earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students excel in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with over 70% proficient or better across grades 3-5. In contrast, the district's Roy W. Brown Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra I and Geometry, with over 80% of students scoring proficient or better.
At the high school level, Bergenfield High School has seen improvements in its statewide ranking, moving from 251st in 2021-2022 to 172nd in 2023-2024. The school maintains a strong 91.1% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 1.2% dropout rate. However, the district as a whole faces challenges with a high 16.6% chronic absenteeism rate across all schools, which may require targeted interventions to address.
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