Little Ferry Public School District

The Little Ferry Public School District consists of two schools - Washington Elementary School and Memorial Middle School. While Washington Elementary School performs relatively well academically, with above-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, Memorial Middle School struggles with significantly lower Mathematics proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages.

Washington Elementary School stands out for its high ELA proficiency, especially in 4th grade, and slightly above-average Mathematics proficiency. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and student-teacher ratio compared to the middle school. In contrast, Memorial Middle School excels in ELA proficiency, particularly in 5th and 6th grades, but faces challenges in Mathematics, with proficiency rates well below the district and state, especially in 5th, 8th, and Algebra I.

Despite the differences in academic performance, both schools in the Little Ferry Public School District face similar challenges related to socioeconomic status, with a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the per-student spending at Memorial Middle School is significantly higher than at Washington Elementary School, despite the lower Mathematics proficiency rates, suggesting a need for further investigation into the allocation of resources and their impact on student outcomes.