Edgewater Park Township School District

The Edgewater Park Township School District in New Jersey consists of two schools: Mildred Magowan Elementary School and Samuel M Ridgway Middle School. Unfortunately, both schools are performing significantly below the state average, with the district as a whole ranked 547 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and having a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The student populations at both schools are racially diverse, with a mix of white, African American, and Hispanic students. However, this diversity does not translate into strong academic performance. Both schools perform well below the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, 4th grade ELA proficiency at Mildred Magowan Elementary School is just 33.7%, compared to the state average of 51.3%, and 8th grade Mathematics proficiency at Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is only 3.6%, compared to the state average of 17.8%.

The high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch eligibility at both schools suggest that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the district's academic struggles. Despite the relatively high per-student spending, the schools are not achieving strong academic outcomes, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving performance. The Edgewater Park Township School District faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and comprehensive, long-term strategies may be needed to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes.