Neptune City School District

The Neptune City School District in New Jersey has only one school, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with 252 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance is consistently below state averages, and it faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism and a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Woodrow Wilson Elementary has a 1-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger and ranks 1051 out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools. Its racial makeup is 24.21% white, 29.37% African American, 37.3% Hispanic, 1.59% Asian, 0.4% Native American, and 7.14% two or more races. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 27.4% is significantly higher than the state average, which likely contributes to its low academic performance, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 55% across different grade levels and subject areas.

Despite the school's challenges, it has a relatively high spending per student of $16,187, which is higher than the state average. However, this does not appear to be translating into improved student outcomes, suggesting that the issue may not be a lack of funding or resources, but rather how those resources are being utilized to support student learning. Addressing the complex needs of the school's population will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, increased support for students and families, and a careful evaluation of the school's strategies and practices.