Emerson Public School District

The Emerson Public School District in New Jersey consists of three schools serving grades K-12: Emerson Junior Senior High, Memorial School, and Patrick M Villano School. Based on the available data, Emerson Junior Senior High stands out as the district's top-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 25-30% of high schools in New Jersey and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Emerson Junior Senior High boasts strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates on NJSLA tests across multiple grade levels and subject areas, exceeding both the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively low dropout rate of 1.2% and a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.1%, significantly higher than the state average. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the district do not appear to be as strong, with Memorial School ranked in the bottom half of New Jersey elementary schools and lacking detailed performance data for Patrick M Villano School.

The Emerson Public School District as a whole has relatively low rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively affluent student population. The schools in the district also have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their academic success. However, there is a significant difference in per-student spending between the high school and the elementary school, which could be an area for further investigation to understand the resource allocation and potential impact on student outcomes.