North Haledon School District

The North Haledon School District in New Jersey consists of two schools: Memorial Elementary School and High Mountain School. While both schools serve the North Haledon community, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two, with High Mountain School consistently outperforming Memorial Elementary on state assessments.

High Mountain School, a middle school, stands out as the district's top performer. It is ranked in the top 23% of New Jersey middle schools and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years. The school's student performance on state assessments, particularly in Algebra I, is exceptional, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state average. In contrast, Memorial Elementary School appears to be performing below the state average on many academic metrics, with proficiency rates ranging from 24.6% to 50% across grade levels and subject areas.

The data suggests that the district may need to closely examine the practices and strategies employed at High Mountain School and explore ways to replicate their success at the elementary school level. While both schools have relatively low percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the higher spending per student at High Mountain School may be a contributing factor to its stronger academic outcomes. Identifying the factors that contribute to High Mountain School's success and addressing the performance gap between the two schools could help raise the district's overall ranking and performance.