Harrison Township School District

The Harrison Township School District in New Jersey is home to two high-performing schools: Harrison Township Elementary School and Pleasant Valley School. Both schools have consistently ranked in the top 25-35% of New Jersey schools, with 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating their strong academic performance.

Academically, the schools excel, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average, particularly in the early grades. Pleasant Valley School's 6th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 76.3% is notably higher than the state average of 53.2%, and its 5th grade science proficiency rate of 41.1% is well above the state average of 27.5%. The district's focus on academic achievement is evident in the schools' strong test scores and state-wide rankings.

In terms of resource allocation, the district appears to be distributing funds equitably, with Harrison Township Elementary School receiving slightly higher per-student funding, likely due to the additional needs of younger students. Both schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, further supporting their ability to provide a high-quality education. While the schools' chronic absenteeism rates are slightly higher than the state average, they still fall within a reasonable range, suggesting opportunities for further student and family engagement to improve attendance.