Lebanon Township School District

The Lebanon Township School District in New Jersey consists of two schools: Woodglen School, a middle school, and Valley View School, an elementary school. The data analysis reveals that Woodglen School is the standout performer in the district, consistently ranking in the top 30% of New Jersey middle schools over the past three years and achieving exceptional academic results, particularly in Algebra I.

Woodglen School's test scores significantly exceed the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with 62.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 52.3%. The school's Algebra I proficiency rates are particularly impressive, with 95.7% of 8th graders and end-of-course students scoring proficient or better, far surpassing the state averages of 73.6% and 39.7%, respectively. Additionally, Woodglen School maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, on par with the state average, and a very low student-teacher ratio of 9:1, indicating strong resource allocation and personalized attention for students.

In contrast, Valley View School, the district's elementary school, appears to be performing closer to the state average, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between the top 30-50% of New Jersey elementary schools over the past three years. While Valley View School has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, it has room for improvement compared to the exceptional performance of Woodglen School. Both schools, however, have relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting a relatively affluent student population, which may contribute to their academic achievements.