Beverly City School District

Beverly City School District is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the city of Beverly, New Jersey. With an enrollment of 343 students, the school has a diverse student population, with a majority of students identifying as African American or Hispanic. While the school's academic performance is mixed compared to state averages, it faces some notable challenges, including a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate and declining statewide rankings over the past few years.

Academically, Beverly City School District's performance varies across subject areas. In English Language Arts, the school performs above the state average in several grade levels, but it lags behind in many math and science proficiency rates. For example, while 5th-grade ELA proficiency is 59.5% (compared to the state average of 53.2%), 6th-grade math proficiency is just 15.2% (compared to the state average of 34.3%). The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 43.2% may be a contributing factor to these academic challenges.

Despite the school's academic performance issues, its funding and resources appear to be relatively strong, with a spending-per-student of $14,330 (2018-2019). However, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 916 out of 1,345 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 757 out of 1,342 in 2022-2023. Addressing the root causes of the school's academic and attendance challenges could be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the diverse student population of Beverly City School District.