Dunellen Public School District

The Dunellen Public School District consists of three schools serving grades K-12: John P. Faber Elementary School, Dunellen High School, and Lincoln Middle School. The district has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation across the schools. However, the academic performance of the district's schools is generally below the state average, particularly in mathematics.

Among the standout schools, John P. Faber Elementary School has the largest enrollment but the lowest per-student spending, while also struggling with below-average test scores and high chronic absenteeism. Dunellen High School, on the other hand, has the smallest enrollment but the highest per-student spending, as well as a strong graduation rate and low dropout rate. Lincoln Middle School falls in the middle, with a high Hispanic/Latino student population and below-average test scores, but a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the other district schools.

The data highlights the need for the Dunellen Public School District to address the consistent academic underperformance across its schools, particularly in mathematics, and to investigate potential achievement gaps between different racial/ethnic groups. Additionally, the district should explore strategies to improve attendance and ensure equitable resource allocation among its schools to support student success and address the identified challenges.