Summary:
The Bridgeton City School District in New Jersey is home to 7 elementary schools serving students from pre-K through 6th grade. While the district faces significant challenges, with low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates across most schools, a few standout institutions are showing promising results that could provide valuable insights.
The Indian Ave School stands out as the top performer, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, West Avenue School also demonstrates strong performance, particularly in 4th and 6th grade ELA proficiency. However, the district as a whole struggles, with significantly lower test scores than the state average across all grade levels and schools.
Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern, with rates ranging from 12.1% to 35.4% across the schools, and the highest rate at Quarter Mile Lane School. Additionally, the district's student population is predominantly Hispanic and African American, with a very low percentage of white students. The variation in spending per student, from $10,618 at Quarter Mile Lane School to $25,432 at Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center, raises questions about equity and resource allocation within the Bridgeton City School District.
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