Summary:
The Palisades Park School District in New Jersey consists of three schools: two elementary schools (Lindbergh Elementary School and Charles R Smith Early Childhood Center) and one junior-senior high school (Palisades Park Junior-Senior High School). The district serves a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic and Asian students across all three schools.
Lindbergh Elementary School stands out as the largest school in the district with 769 students, but it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years. The school's academic performance, as measured by NJSLA test scores, is below the state average across most grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, Palisades Park Junior-Senior High School has shown some strengths in Algebra I and Geometry, but its overall academic performance is mixed, with a relatively low 4-year graduation rate and a higher dropout rate.
Across the district, high chronic absenteeism rates are a concern, with Charles R Smith Early Childhood Center reaching an alarming 44.3%. Additionally, there are funding disparities, with Palisades Park Junior-Senior High School receiving $2,747 more per student than Lindbergh Elementary School. Addressing these challenges and ensuring equitable resources for all schools will be crucial for improving the overall educational outcomes in the Palisades Park School District.
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