Glassboro School District

The Glassboro School District in New Jersey consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high rates of economic disadvantage, and concerns around chronic absenteeism.

Among the standout schools in the district, the Thomas E. Bowe School (middle school) stands out with the highest performance on English Language Arts tests, with over 40% of students scoring proficient or better. The school also has relatively strong math performance and is the only one in the district to have a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing better than the other schools. Meanwhile, Glassboro High School has a strong 91.1% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average, and a relatively low 1.2% dropout rate.

However, the overall academic performance in the Glassboro School District is a concern, with all schools performing significantly below the state averages on standardized tests, particularly in science. Additionally, the district has high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.02% to 51.31%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Chronic absenteeism is also a significant issue, with all schools in the district having a rate of 16.6%, well above the state average. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive, district-wide approach to improve educational outcomes for all students.