Pennsville School District

The Pennsville School District in New Jersey consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with some schools facing challenges related to academic performance, equity, and student engagement.

The standout schools in the district include Pennsville Memorial High School, which has the largest student population but struggles with a low graduation rate and below-average academic performance. Penn Beach Elementary has the highest proficiency rates in ELA and Math among the elementary schools, but also serves the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Central Park Elementary has the lowest student-teacher ratio, but its academic performance is the lowest among the elementary schools.

Across the district, there are concerns about academic performance, with most schools performing significantly below state averages in ELA and Math proficiency. The district also faces challenges related to equity, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, and student engagement, with high rates of chronic absenteeism. These issues are reflected in the declining statewide rankings of Pennsville Middle School and Central Park Elementary over the past few years.