Summary:
The Lakewood Township School District in New Jersey operates 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving a predominantly low-income student population. The district faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance across its schools and high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism.
Among the standout schools, Lakewood High School has the highest enrollment and a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 91.1%, but its test scores are below state averages. Lakewood Middle School has strong Algebra I test scores, but its overall math and ELA proficiency rates are below state averages. Ella G Clarke Elementary School stands out for having the highest ELA proficiency rates among the elementary schools.
Across the district, schools face challenges such as high chronic absenteeism rates, very high free/reduced lunch rates, and a wide range in student-teacher ratios, indicating potential staffing challenges and uneven distribution of resources. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, equity-focused approach to improve educational outcomes for the district's students.
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