Washington Township School District

The Washington Township School District in New Jersey operates two elementary schools, Brass Castle School and Port Colden School, serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The data indicates that both schools are performing below average compared to other schools in the state, with low statewide rankings and underperforming test scores.

Chronic absenteeism rates at both Brass Castle School and Port Colden School are higher than the state average at 16.6%, suggesting that student attendance may be a significant challenge for the district. While Brass Castle School generally outperforms Port Colden School on NJSLA tests, the proficiency rates at both schools are below the state averages in most subject areas and grade levels. The schools also have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating that they serve a population with lower socioeconomic status, which may contribute to the academic challenges.

The similar spending per student at both schools, along with the varying student-teacher ratios, suggest that the district may not be effectively allocating resources to address the needs of its students. Overall, the data indicates that the Washington Township School District is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and the district may need to implement comprehensive strategies to improve student outcomes and address the underlying factors contributing to the current performance issues.