Summary:
The Hazlet Township Public School District in New Jersey operates 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 356 out of 613 school districts in the state and has a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the district, Raritan Valley School is the highest-ranked elementary school, earning a 4-star rating and strong test scores, with 70% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA and 74% in Math. The middle schools, particularly Beers Street School, also stand out, with impressive ELA test scores that exceed the district and state averages.
However, the district faces some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools and potential funding disparities, as evidenced by the wide range in spending per student, from $7,533 to $10,336. Additionally, while the middle schools are performing well, the high school, Raritan High School, has a graduation rate slightly below the state average and lower test scores compared to the middle schools.
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