Linwood City School District

The Linwood City School District in New Jersey consists of two schools: Seaview Elementary School and Belhaven Middle School. While both schools demonstrate solid academic performance, Belhaven Middle School stands out as an exceptional performer, ranking in the top 11% of middle schools in the state.

Belhaven Middle School's academic excellence is evident across multiple subject areas. In the 2022-2023 school year, 75.6% of 5th graders, 67% of 6th graders, 83.7% of 7th graders, and 85.1% of 8th graders scored proficient or better on the NJSLA English Language Arts assessments, significantly outperforming state averages. In math, the school's proficiency rates are also impressive, with 73.5% of 5th graders, 56.3% of 6th graders, 55% of 7th graders, and an exceptional 96.3% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better. Belhaven Middle School's strong academic performance is reflected in its 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger and its ranking in the top 11% of middle schools in New Jersey.

In contrast, Seaview Elementary School demonstrates solid but not exceptional academic results. While the school's performance is generally on par with state averages, it lacks the standout performance of its middle school counterpart. Additionally, Seaview Elementary has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%, compared to Belhaven Middle School's 10.5%. Overall, the Linwood City School District appears to have a strong performing middle school, while the elementary school, Seaview, also provides a solid educational foundation for its students.