Summary:
The Central Regional School District in New Jersey serves students from two schools: Central Regional High School and Central Regional Middle School. While both schools have relatively average performance metrics compared to state-level data, they face challenges in providing high-quality education across the district.
Academically, both the high school and middle school consistently underperform compared to state averages on proficiency measures, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The high school's four-year graduation rate of 87.1% is slightly lower than the state average, and both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, exceeding 30%. Socioeconomic factors may play a role, as over 35% of students at both schools are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Funding disparities within the district may also contribute to the performance gap, with the high school spending over $4,000 more per student than the middle school. Additionally, the schools' statewide rankings have remained relatively stagnant or declined over the past few years, indicating a lack of significant improvement in academic outcomes. Addressing the issues of chronic absenteeism, academic underperformance, and potential funding inequities may be crucial for the Central Regional School District to improve student success.
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