Barnegat Township School District

The Barnegat Township School District in New Jersey serves students from 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. While the district has some standout schools, the data reveals consistent underperformance compared to state averages, with most schools receiving a 2-star or 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools, Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School ranks the highest in the district, with a 3-star rating and strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Similarly, Russell O. Brackman Middle School stands out for its high proficiency rates in Algebra I, with 93.8% of 8th graders proficient or better.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates of 16.6% across all schools and underperformance on standardized tests, particularly in Mathematics. Additionally, the schools serve a population with high economic need, as evidenced by the relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While per-student spending varies across the schools, addressing these issues and better allocating resources to support the schools and students with the greatest needs could be key priorities for the district's leadership and the community.