Emerson Public School District

The Emerson Public School District in New Jersey is home to three schools: Emerson Junior Senior High, Memorial School, and Patrick M Villano School. This diverse district serves students from elementary through high school, with a mix of racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Among the standout schools in the district, Emerson Junior Senior High consistently ranks among the top 25% of high schools in New Jersey, with a 4-star rating and impressive academic performance, particularly in Mathematics. The school boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, indicating a strong focus on student success. In contrast, Memorial School and Patrick M Villano School are both rated 3 stars out of 5, with Patrick M Villano School excelling in English Language Arts and maintaining a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate.

While the district as a whole demonstrates strong academic performance, there may be opportunities for improvement, particularly in areas where students are underperforming the state average, such as 8th-grade Mathematics and 11th-grade Science at Emerson Junior Senior High. Exploring the factors behind the lower rankings of Memorial School and Patrick M Villano School compared to the high school could provide insights into areas for improvement across the district.