Cranford Public School District

The Cranford Public School District in New Jersey serves 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 84 out of 613 in the state and has an overall 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional performance. Orange Avenue School, the district's middle school, is ranked 43 out of 743 New Jersey middle schools and has a 5-star rating. It consistently demonstrates high proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Similarly, Livingston Avenue School, an elementary school, is ranked 117 out of 1,338 New Jersey elementary schools and also holds a 5-star rating with strong academic performance. At the high school level, Cranford High School is ranked 115 out of 426 New Jersey high schools and has a 4-star rating, with a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.1% and a low dropout rate of 1.2%.

While the district overall performs well, there are some areas of concern, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% across all schools, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, there are disparities in performance between the schools, with some, like Brookside Place School and Hillside Avenue School, having lower proficiency rates in certain grade levels and subject areas compared to the district and state averages. The variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools also suggests potential differences in resource allocation that could impact student outcomes.