Summary:
The Mullica Township School District in New Jersey operates two schools: Mullica Township Primary School and Mullica Township Middle School. The data analysis reveals that the middle school is the stronger performing school, with a higher statewide ranking and better proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the primary school.
While both schools have a majority white student population, the primary school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8% compared to the middle school's 13.1%. Academically, the middle school outperforms the primary school, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across the grade levels. The middle school's 8th-grade Algebra I proficiency rate of 85.7% is particularly impressive, well above the state average of 66%.
However, the district as a whole appears to be underperforming compared to state averages on the NJSLA assessments, particularly in mathematics. This could be an area of focus for the district to improve student outcomes. Additionally, the significant difference in spending per student between the primary and middle schools, with the primary school spending over $2,500 more per student, is noteworthy and may warrant further investigation.
Thank you for your feedback!