Summary:
The Delanco Township School District in New Jersey operates two elementary schools: M. Joan Pearson Elementary School and Walnut Street School. Both schools are performing significantly below the state average, with low proficiency rates in core academic subjects and poor overall ratings.
The student populations at the two schools are diverse, with around 47-50% white students, 17-21% African American students, and 17-21% Hispanic students. However, the academic performance of minority subgroups appears to lag behind their white peers, indicating potential equity issues within the district. Chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at M. Joan Pearson Elementary, are also a concern, reaching as high as 20.6% in the 2021-2022 school year.
Despite reasonable per-student spending and student-to-teacher ratios, the Delanco Township School District is struggling to provide quality education to its students. The district should closely examine the root causes of the poor academic performance, address equity issues, and implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes and ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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