Oakland Public School District

The Oakland Public School District in New Jersey is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The data reveals that two schools, Valley Middle School and Manito Elementary School, stand out as top performers in the district.

Manito Elementary School is a standout, ranking 138 out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently achieves high proficiency rates on state assessments, with 77.1% to 84.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61.4% to 80% proficient or better in Mathematics. Additionally, Manito has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.6% and a very low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 2.34%, suggesting a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance.

Valley Middle School is another high-performing school, ranking 76 out of 748 New Jersey middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school's exceptional performance on state assessments, with 74.6% to 87.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 46.6% to 100% proficient or better in Mathematics and Algebra I, is particularly noteworthy. Valley Middle School also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.3%, indicating a strong focus on student engagement and attendance.