Lindenwold Public School District

The Lindenwold Public School District in New Jersey operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population with a majority of Hispanic and African American students.

Among the standout schools, Lindenwold School Five stands out with the highest academic performance in the district, significantly outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. This may be attributed to its low student-teacher ratio of 11.2. In contrast, Lindenwold Preschool Building has the highest per-student spending in the district at $15,363, but also the highest student-teacher ratio of 14.2 among the elementary schools.

However, the district as a whole faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels and schools. This is compounded by high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 26.8% at Lindenwold High School to 53.5% at Lindenwold School Four. Additionally, Lindenwold High School has a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 65.5% and a dropout rate of 5.6%, indicating the need for targeted interventions to improve student engagement and success.