Summary:
The Ridgefield Park Public School District consists of 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 junior/senior high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is located in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, and serves a diverse student population with a significant Hispanic majority.
Among the elementary schools, Lincoln Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, and its low student-teacher ratio of 8.5, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. In contrast, Grant Elementary School excels in Mathematics, but also serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 49.51% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
At the secondary level, Ridgefield Park Junior Senior High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 92.9%, but also faces challenges with a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.9%. Overall, the district's academic performance on state assessments is generally below the state averages, particularly in Mathematics, indicating a need for more consistent and equitable educational outcomes across the district.
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