Summary:
The Upper Deerfield Township School District in New Jersey operates three schools: two elementary schools (Charles F. Seabrook School and Elizabeth F. Moore School) and one middle school (Woodruff Middle School). While the district serves a diverse student population, the schools consistently underperform compared to state averages, with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
None of the schools in the district stand out as high-performing, as all three have relatively low academic metrics. Proficiency rates on the NJSLA assessments are significantly below state averages, particularly in Mathematics. For example, only 5.5% of 8th-grade students at Woodruff Middle School scored proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 17.8%. Additionally, the district faces challenges with high rates of chronic absenteeism and a large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic factors that may be contributing to the low academic performance.
Despite the district's relatively high per-student spending and low student-to-teacher ratios, the academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that the district may need to re-evaluate how resources are being allocated and utilized to support student learning. The lack of improvement in school rankings and star ratings over the past few years further highlights the systemic challenges the district faces in addressing the educational needs of its students.
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