Summary:
The Irvington Public School District in New Jersey is home to 9 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the district as a whole struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below state averages, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics among the district's elementary schools. For example, 46.8% of 5th graders at Chancellor Avenue were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district average of 26.5%. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 12.4%. Similarly, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has the second-highest proficiency rates and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.2, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.
However, the data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the Irvington Public School District. For instance, in 5th grade Mathematics, the proficiency rate at Chancellor Avenue was 10.3%, while at University Elementary School, it was only 1.8%. These wide gaps in performance suggest that some schools may be more effective in supporting student learning than others. Addressing district-wide issues, such as chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic disparities, will be crucial in improving educational outcomes for all students in the Irvington Public School District.
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