Summary:
The Barnegat Township School District has two middle schools: Russell O. Brackman Middle School and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School. While neither school stands out as a clear standout, the data provides some insights into their performance and areas for improvement.
Russell O. Brackman Middle School is ranked 470 out of 743 New Jersey middle schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. The school's rating has declined from 3 stars in the previous year, suggesting a concerning trend. Both Russell O. Brackman Middle School and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School perform below the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across most grade levels. However, Russell O. Brackman Middle School stands out with relatively high proficiency rates in Algebra I, though still below the state average.
The data also reveals that both schools have a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating potential socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student performance. Additionally, the per-student spending difference of $383 between the two schools raises questions about resource allocation within the district. Addressing these areas, such as investigating the factors behind the Algebra I success and exploring targeted interventions to support socioeconomically disadvantaged students, could be important focus areas for the Barnegat Township School District to improve the quality of education for its middle school students.
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