Summary:
The Manville School District in New Jersey is home to two elementary schools, Weston Elementary School and Roosevelt School, which serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade. While both schools have relatively low statewide rankings, with Weston Elementary ranked 1008th and Roosevelt School ranked 1208th out of over 1,300 New Jersey elementary schools, they face similar challenges in terms of academic performance and student demographics.
Both Weston Elementary and Roosevelt School have high chronic absenteeism rates, exceeding 16% for the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly above the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with Weston Elementary at 56.43% and Roosevelt School at 60.98% for the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests that the schools serve a population with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to their lower academic performance.
The academic performance of the Manville School District elementary schools, as measured by NJSLA test scores, is significantly below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, only 21.4% of 3rd graders and 19.5% of 4th graders at Roosevelt School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 43.6% and 50.8%, respectively. This underperformance raises concerns about the quality of education and the allocation of resources within the district to support student learning and achievement.
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