Summary:
The South River Public School District in New Jersey is home to two elementary schools: South River Elementary School and South River Primary School. Both schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and face similar challenges in providing quality education to their diverse student populations.
Neither school stands out as a top performer, with both ranking below the state average in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. South River Elementary School is particularly concerning, with only 31.9% of 5th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts and 18.1% proficient in Mathematics. The schools also struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.5% at South River Elementary School to 25.1% at South River Primary School.
Socioeconomic disparities may also be contributing to the low academic performance, as South River Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 57.36%, compared to 38.62% at South River Primary School. Addressing these systemic challenges and providing targeted support for students in the South River Public School District should be a top priority to improve educational outcomes and ensure equitable access to quality education.
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