Summary:
The Upper Township School District in New Jersey is home to two strong-performing elementary schools: Upper Township Primary School (grades PK-2) and Upper Township Elementary School (grades 3-5). Both schools have consistently demonstrated high academic achievement, with Upper Township Elementary ranking in the top 25-30% of New Jersey elementary schools over the past three years.
Academically, the schools excel, with proficiency rates on the NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessments) significantly higher than the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. For example, in 5th grade, 75.9% of students at Upper Township Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 53.2%. The schools also benefit from relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, which likely contribute to their strong performance.
However, the student populations at both schools are predominantly white, with over 90% of students identifying as such. This lack of diversity may be an area for the district to explore, as they work to create a more inclusive environment. Additionally, while the schools excel in ELA and Science, there may be opportunities to further improve student outcomes in Mathematics and other subject areas where proficiency rates, while still above the state average, are not as high as in other domains.
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