Summary:
The Maywood School District in New Jersey consists of two schools: Maywood Avenue School, a highly-ranked middle school, and Memorial School, an elementary school. The district is ranked 66th out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Maywood Avenue School stands out as a high-performing middle school, ranking 71st out of 743 New Jersey middle schools and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly above the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with particularly strong math performance. In contrast, while Memorial School has respectable test scores and a 4-star rating, its state ranking (175th out of 1,338 elementary schools) is not as high as Maywood Avenue's.
The data also reveals some potential areas of concern, such as the higher free/reduced lunch rate at Maywood Avenue School compared to Memorial School, which may indicate socioeconomic disparities within the district. Additionally, the consistent chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% at both schools is an area that the district should address. The higher per-student spending at Maywood Avenue School compared to Memorial School may contribute to the former's stronger academic performance, and the district could explore opportunities for collaboration between the two schools to help improve outcomes at Memorial School.
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