Kenilworth School District

The Kenilworth School District in New Jersey consists of two schools: David Brearley Middle/High School, which serves grades 7-12, and Warren G. Harding Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6. While the district has some strengths, such as high graduation rates and lower chronic absenteeism at the elementary level, it also faces challenges in academic achievement, particularly in mathematics and at the high school level.

David Brearley Middle/High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 98.5% and a low dropout rate of 0.5%. However, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics are concerning, with only 9.3% of 8th graders and 8.5% of 9th graders proficient or better on the NJSLA Mathematics assessment. In contrast, Warren G. Harding Elementary School has stronger academic performance, with 55.4% of 5th graders and 43.6% of 6th graders proficient or better on the NJSLA ELA assessment.

Both schools in the Kenilworth School District have diverse student populations, with significant representation from Hispanic and African American students. However, the data suggests potential disparities in educational outcomes across different racial groups, which should be further investigated and addressed. Additionally, the higher per-student spending at the elementary school compared to the high school may indicate a focus on early childhood education, which could contribute to the relatively stronger academic performance at the elementary level.