Middle Township Public School District

The Middle Township Public School District in New Jersey consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The district's schools display a mix of strengths and challenges, with some standout performers and areas in need of improvement.

Middle Township High School is the largest school in the district with 790 students and a relatively strong 4-year graduation rate of 90.3%. However, the school struggles academically, with only 41.2% of 9th graders proficient in ELA and 11.5% proficient in Algebra I, well below state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.7%, which is a significant concern. In contrast, Middle Township Elementary #1 has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 15.0% and serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 56.47%.

Across the Middle Township Public School District, academic performance is generally below state averages, indicating a need for comprehensive review and improvement of educational strategies. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at the high school level, should also be a priority for the district. Additionally, the varying socioeconomic backgrounds of the student population suggest a need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.