Summary:
The Pleasantville Public School District in New Jersey operates 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population with a majority of Hispanic and African American students. However, the district and its schools consistently underperform compared to state averages across various metrics, including test scores, attendance, and state rankings, indicating systemic challenges that need to be addressed.
Among the standout schools, North Main Street Elementary School has the lowest student-teacher ratio and performs relatively well on ELA and Math test scores, while South Main Street Elementary School has the second-best student-teacher ratio and performs better than the district average on ELA test scores. However, both schools still rank in the bottom 20% of New Jersey elementary schools, reflecting the overall challenges faced by the district.
The data also reveals that all schools in the Pleasantville Public School District rank in the bottom 50% of their respective school types in New Jersey, with most in the bottom 25%. Additionally, the district and its schools perform significantly below the state averages in ELA, Math, and Science proficiency, and have high rates of chronic absenteeism and students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the student population.
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