Port Republic School District

The Port Republic School District is a small district in New Jersey, consisting of only one school, Port Republic Elementary School, which serves grades K-8. Despite its small size, the school stands out as a high-performing institution, with consistently strong academic results across various subjects and grade levels.

Port Republic Elementary School's test scores are significantly higher than the state averages, with 84.6% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.9%. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates are also impressive, with 80% of 4th-grade and 8th-grade students scoring proficient or better, compared to state averages of 45% and 73.6%, respectively. The school's science proficiency rates for 5th and 8th grade are also well above the state averages.

In addition to its academic excellence, Port Republic Elementary School also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which is lower than the state average. The school's spending per student of $16,428 is higher than the state average, which may contribute to its strong performance. While the school serves a relatively affluent student population, with a low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, its commitment to providing a quality education for all students is evident in its consistently high rankings, including a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 385 out of 1,338 New Jersey elementary schools.