Summary:
The Roselle Public School District in New Jersey is home to two middle schools, Leonard V. Moore Middle School and Grace Wilday Junior High School, both of which serve students in grades 6-8. However, the data reveals that these schools are facing significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and socioeconomic disadvantages among the student population.
Neither of the middle schools in the Roselle Public School District appear to be standout performers. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to state averages. For example, in 8th grade, Grace Wilday Junior High School had only 40.7% proficiency in ELA and 1.6% proficiency in Math, far below the state averages of 55.3% and 17.8%, respectively. The schools also struggle with high rates of chronic absenteeism and a large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, the data suggests that the district is facing systemic challenges that require a comprehensive approach to address the educational and socioeconomic needs of the student population. Addressing the stark racial and socioeconomic disparities between the district's middle schools and the state averages should be a priority to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students. While the strong performance in Algebra I at Grace Wilday Junior High School offers a glimmer of hope, the overall low academic achievement across the district's middle schools is a significant concern that requires immediate attention and intervention.
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