Trenton Public School District

The Trenton Public School District in New Jersey operates 25 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district as a whole is ranked 612 out of 615 school districts in the state and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in student performance and outcomes.

Within the district, a few schools stand out as relatively stronger performers. Mott Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School have the highest proficiency rates on state assessments and the highest SchoolDigger star ratings among elementary schools. At the middle school level, Dunn Middle School has the best student-teacher ratio and the highest proficiency rates. The Trenton Central High School - 9th Grade Academy also stands out, with higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the main high school campus.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with most schools performing well below state averages on key metrics. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with several schools reporting rates over 40%. Graduation rates are low, and proficiency rates on state assessments are extremely low across the district, particularly in subjects like 11th grade Science. These disparities highlight the impact of socioeconomic factors, as schools with the highest percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch tend to have the lowest test scores and highest rates of chronic absenteeism. Addressing these challenges will require targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for students in the Trenton Public School District.