East Rutherford School District

The East Rutherford School District in New Jersey serves students from three schools: two elementary schools (McKenzie School and Lincoln School) and one middle school (Alfred S. Faust Middle School). The district's schools demonstrate a range of academic performance, with the middle school standing out as the top performer in the district.

Alfred S. Faust Middle School has the highest statewide ranking among the three schools, ranking 209 out of 748 New Jersey middle schools. It also boasts the strongest English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates across grades 6-8, with over 70% of students proficient or better. While its Mathematics proficiency rates are lower in grades 6 and 8, the school's 48% proficiency rate in grade 7 is impressive. In contrast, Lincoln School stands out for its high ELA proficiency rates, particularly in grades 4 and 5, as well as its strong Science proficiency in grade 5.

The schools in the East Rutherford School District serve a diverse student population, with significant Hispanic and Asian representation. While the schools generally perform above the state average in ELA and Mathematics, the district faces challenges, such as relatively high chronic absenteeism rates and funding disparities between the schools. These factors suggest areas for improvement and investment to ensure all students in the district receive a high-quality education.