Medford Lakes School District

The Medford Lakes School District in New Jersey consists of two schools: Neeta School, a middle school, and Nokomis School, an elementary school. Based on the available data, Neeta School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state and exceeding district and state averages on standardized assessments.

Neeta School's exceptional performance is evident in its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and its placement in the top 63 out of 743 New Jersey middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students demonstrate strong academic achievement, with a high percentage scoring proficient or better on the NJSLA English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments across all grade levels. In contrast, Nokomis School's performance data is not provided, making it difficult to compare the two schools directly.

While Neeta School and Nokomis School have similar student-teacher ratios, there are notable differences in their student populations. Neeta School serves a more economically diverse student body, with 3.68% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to Nokomis School's 1.9% rate. Additionally, both schools have the same chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which is an area for potential improvement across the district.