Summary:
The Bound Brook School District in New Jersey consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse backgrounds with high rates of economic disadvantage.
Among the standout schools, Community Middle School ranks the highest in the district, with a 2 out of 5 star rating and the highest percentage of students proficient in Algebra I at 84%. In contrast, Smalley Elementary School has the lowest test scores despite having the highest student-teacher ratio, suggesting potential issues with resource allocation. Across the district, schools consistently perform below state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency.
The district faces significant challenges, including low graduation rates at Bound Brook High School, high rates of chronic absenteeism ranging from 12.8% to 29.9%, and a majority Hispanic student population with 65.53% to 77.6% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these systemic issues will be crucial to improving educational outcomes for the students in the Bound Brook School District.
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