Egg Harbor Township School District

The Egg Harbor Township School District in New Jersey consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district faces several academic challenges, with many schools performing below state averages on standardized tests.

The standout schools in the district are the two middle schools, Fernwood Avenue Middle School and Alder Avenue Middle School, which have the highest test scores and the greatest percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the elementary schools, particularly Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School, struggle with low proficiency rates, with only about 20% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 29% in Mathematics.

The district as a whole faces significant challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism, a large population of economically disadvantaged students, and low overall academic performance. The Egg Harbor Township High School has a relatively high graduation rate but low test scores, with only 43% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 0% of 10th graders proficient or better in Algebra I. To address these issues, the district will need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve academic outcomes for all students.