Runnemede Public School District

The Runnemede Public School District in New Jersey consists of 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Aline Bingham Elementary School and Grade Downing Elementary School) and 1 middle school (Mary E. Volz Elementary School). The data reveals a mixed picture, with Grade Downing Elementary standing out as a relatively stronger performer, while the district faces challenges in areas such as test scores, school ratings, chronic absenteeism, and serving economically disadvantaged students.

Grade Downing Elementary School is the standout in the district, with the highest 3rd grade proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (34.1%) and Mathematics (38.7%), significantly outperforming the district and state averages. The school also has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the highest among the 3 schools. In contrast, the other schools, particularly Mary E. Volz Elementary, struggle with lower proficiency rates in subjects like 8th grade Mathematics (6.8%) and 5th/8th grade Science (19.5% and 9.5% respectively).

The district as a whole faces challenges, with all 3 schools having a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, higher than the state average. Additionally, the relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 32.05% to 36.84%, indicate that the district serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to the academic performance challenges observed. The district should prioritize addressing these issues to improve educational outcomes for all students.