New Brunswick School District

The New Brunswick School District in New Jersey serves 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, catering to a diverse student population. The district faces challenges with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic disadvantages, but also showcases pockets of success that can serve as a foundation for improvement.

Among the standout schools, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population and strong academic performance, outpacing the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The Blanquita B. Valenti Community School, a middle school, also excels, with the highest proficiency rates in Algebra I and strong performance in other subject areas. Additionally, the Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts is the district's top-performing school, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages in most subject areas.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism, with some schools exceeding 20%, and low academic proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The data also reveals a strong correlation between socioeconomic status, as indicated by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, and academic performance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address these disparities.