Summary:
The Passaic City School District in New Jersey is home to three middle schools serving grades 6-8. Based on the data analysis, Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently outpacing the district and state averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.
In contrast, the other two middle schools in the district, Muhammad Ali School Number 23 and Ellen Ochoa School Number 22, have significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state. This performance gap suggests that Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 may have access to additional resources, specialized programs, or teaching methods that contribute to its academic success.
Across all three middle schools, the student population is predominantly Hispanic, ranging from 93.65% to 97.16%, highlighting the need for culturally responsive teaching practices and support systems to address the unique needs of this student population. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility (over 99% in two of the schools) indicate that the Passaic City School District serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, which may require additional funding and resources to support their educational needs.
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