Summary:
The Laurel Springs School District in New Jersey is home to a single elementary school, Laurel Springs School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's student population is diverse, with a racial makeup that is predominantly white, followed by African American and Hispanic students.
Academically, Laurel Springs School's performance on the NJSLA assessments is mixed, with some grade levels and subject areas exceeding the state average, while others fall below. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rates range from 28.1% in 3rd grade to 75% in 5th grade, compared to the state average of 42% to 53.2%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 30.8% in 6th grade to 60% in 5th grade, compared to the state average of 34.3% to 45.9%. However, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 36% is higher than the state average of 26.8%.
The school faces some challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.3%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, 25.95% of Laurel Springs School's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.7, and its spending per student of $11,410 is higher than the state average, suggesting that the district is investing resources into the school. Overall, Laurel Springs School's performance is a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, and the district may need to focus on addressing attendance issues and supporting student learning across all grade levels and subject areas.
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