Summary:
The Blairstown Elementary Township School District in New Jersey is home to a single elementary school, Blairstown Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's student population is predominantly White, with smaller percentages of Hispanic, multiracial, African American, and other racial/ethnic groups.
Academically, Blairstown Elementary School's performance on the NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessments) is mixed compared to state averages. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates range from 27.6% in 3rd grade to 54.3% in 5th grade, generally lower than the state averages. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 28.8% in 6th grade to 38% in 4th grade, also below the state averages. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 26% is slightly lower than the state average of 26.8%. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $13,951 and low student-teacher ratio of 9.6 to 1, these resources do not appear to be translating into strong academic outcomes for students.
Additionally, the school faces challenges with a chronic absenteeism rate of 12.7% and a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 13.72%, which may contribute to the academic performance concerns. The lack of demographic diversity in the student population is another area the school may want to address, as exposure to diverse perspectives can benefit student learning and development. Overall, the data suggests that Blairstown Elementary School has room for improvement in academic achievement, attendance, and fostering a more diverse and inclusive learning environment.
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