Summary:
The Maple Shade School District in New Jersey is home to a single high school, Maple Shade High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The data analysis reveals that the school is facing several challenges, including below-average academic performance, relatively high chronic absenteeism, and a district-level ranking and rating that indicate broader systemic issues.
Academically, Maple Shade High School's performance on the NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessments) is generally below the state average across various grade levels and subject areas. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates range from 27% to 42.6%, compared to the state average of 52.1% to 55.7%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 6.2% to 68.3%, compared to the state average of 17.8% to 66%. The school's four-year graduation rate of 84.9% is also below the state's desired target of 95% or higher, and the dropout rate of 1.3% is a concern.
Additionally, Maple Shade High School faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 24.3% for the 2021-2022 school year. The Maple Shade School District is ranked 538 out of 615 school districts in New Jersey and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating that the district as a whole is facing systemic challenges that may be impacting the performance of Maple Shade High School. Addressing these concerns should be a priority for the school and district to ensure that students receive a high-quality education and have the best possible opportunities for success.
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