Summary:
The Plumsted Township School District has a single middle school, New Egypt Middle School, serving grades 6-8. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 243 out of 748 New Jersey middle schools in 2022-2023 to 388 out of 743 in 2023-2024, earning a 2-star rating.
While New Egypt Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the state averages, the school stands out in 8th grade Algebra I, where 92.3% of students are proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (48.5%) and state (39.7%) averages. However, the school's 8th grade Science proficiency (16.9%) is below the state average (18.8%). The school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (14.56%) and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the state average.
Overall, New Egypt Middle School's performance shows both strengths and areas for improvement. The school's exceptional Algebra I results suggest a focus on advanced mathematics, but the lower proficiency rates in other subjects indicate opportunities to enhance academic outcomes across the board. Further analysis and context would be needed to fully understand the school's performance and identify strategies for continued growth.
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