Summary:
The Bloomingdale School District in New Jersey consists of three schools: two elementary schools (Martha B. Day Elementary School and Samuel R. Donald Elementary School) and one middle school (Walter T. Bergen Middle School). These schools serve a diverse student population, with varying performance and attendance metrics.
Walter T. Bergen Middle School stands out for its consistent improvement in statewide rankings, moving from 376th out of 652 New Jersey middle schools in 2020-2021 to 308th out of 748 in 2022-2023. The school also boasts high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Algebra I, significantly exceeding state averages. In contrast, Samuel R. Donald Elementary School impresses with its strong performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate.
The Bloomingdale School District exhibits variations in spending per student, ranging from $14,949 at Walter T. Bergen Middle School to $18,685 at Martha B. Day Elementary School. Additionally, the schools serve student populations with different socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by the varying free/reduced lunch rates. Overall, the district appears to have a mix of strong-performing and improving schools, with Walter T. Bergen Middle School and Samuel R. Donald Elementary School standing out as particularly noteworthy.
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