Summary:
The Egg Harbor Township School District in New Jersey is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from preschool through 5th grade. These schools vary significantly in their student enrollment, academic performance, and socioeconomic factors, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the district.
The largest school, Swift-Slaybaugh Complex, has the highest enrollment with 1,421 students and the best academic performance, with 32.4% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and 44.9% proficient in Mathematics. In contrast, Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School has the lowest test scores, with only 22.4% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and 23.8% in Mathematics. This school also has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (64.46%) and the highest chronic absenteeism rate (25.7%), suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic performance.
The data also reveals significant disparities in spending per student, ranging from $12,373 at Swift-Slaybaugh Complex to $16,276 at Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School. This suggests potential funding inequities that may impact the resources and support available to students. Overall, the analysis of the Egg Harbor Township School District highlights the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to address the disparities and ensure the success of all students within the district.
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