Summary:
The Jefferson Township Public School District in New Jersey consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Among the standout schools in the district, White Rock Elementary School stands out with the lowest student-teacher ratio and the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5 compared to the district and state averages. Jefferson Township High School also has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate and a low dropout rate, though its academic performance on NJSLA tests is mixed, with proficiency rates below the state average in some subjects.
The district's schools have a predominantly white student population, with the percentage of Hispanic students ranging from 13.23% to 16.28%. Chronic absenteeism rates vary, with Cozy Lake Elementary having the highest rate at 10.5%. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch also varies, from 10.43% at Cozy Lake Elementary to 15.61% at Arthur Stanlick Elementary, potentially indicating the need to address equity and resource allocation within the district.
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