Commercial Township School District

The Commercial Township School District in New Jersey consists of a single elementary school, Commercial Township School, which serves grades PK-8. The school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low performance across all subject areas and grade levels compared to state averages.

Commercial Township School's academic performance is a major concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling well below state benchmarks. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 2.5% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 42% statewide. The school's mathematics proficiency rates are similarly dismal, with only 2.1% of 8th graders meeting the standard, compared to 17.8% across New Jersey. This trend persists across all grade levels and subject areas, indicating a systemic issue in the school's ability to provide a quality education for its students.

Compounding the academic challenges, Commercial Township School also faces high rates of chronic absenteeism, with 23.7% of students missing a substantial amount of instructional time. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 66.6% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. These factors likely contribute to the school's poor performance and underscore the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support the students and community. Despite the spending per student being around $9,500, the school's overall ranking and rating remain in the bottom 5% of New Jersey elementary schools, highlighting the urgent need for improvement.