Summary:
The Millville School District in New Jersey is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance compared to state averages and high rates of economic disadvantage among the student populations.
While some schools, such as Rieck Avenue Elementary School and Mount Pleasant Elementary School, show relatively stronger results, the district as a whole has room for improvement. Rieck Avenue stands out with the highest proficiency rates on state assessments and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate, while Mount Pleasant has the highest percentage of white students and the second-highest performance on state tests. However, even the best-performing schools in the district are well below the state average, indicating a significant achievement gap that needs to be addressed.
Across the district, the schools have high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.38% at Mount Pleasant to 90.63% at Silver Run Elementary School. This suggests a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations, which may be contributing to the low academic performance. The district-wide proficiency rates range from 13.2% to 20.9% in English Language Arts and 18.9% to 32.4% in Mathematics, well below the state averages. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach to support student learning and address the underlying factors contributing to the achievement gap in the Millville School District.
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