Summary:
The Bogota Public School District in New Jersey is home to two elementary schools serving students from grades K-5. The data reveals some notable differences between the two schools, with Lillian M. Steen Elementary emerging as the stronger-performing school in the district.
Lillian M. Steen Elementary consistently ranks higher in the statewide school rankings, placing in the top 50% of New Jersey elementary schools. It also outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for grades 3-5. In contrast, E. Roy Bixby Elementary lags behind in most subject areas, with the exception of 4th grade Mathematics. However, E. Roy Bixby has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.4 compared to 13 at Lillian M. Steen, and it spends significantly more per student ($14,677) than Lillian M. Steen ($8,428).
Both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, with Lillian M. Steen at 15.8% and E. Roy Bixby at 11.4%. Additionally, the schools have diverse student populations, with a majority of Hispanic students and varying percentages of other racial groups. The significant difference in spending per student between the two schools raises questions about resource allocation and equity within the district, and further investigation into the factors contributing to these differences could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the Bogota Public School District.
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