Woodland Park School District

The Woodland Park School District in New Jersey consists of three schools: Charles Olbon School, Beatrice Gilmore School, and Memorial Middle School. The district as a whole is ranked 419 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other districts in the state.

Among the three schools, Memorial Middle School appears to be the highest-performing, with the best statewide ranking history and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It also has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 8.5, which may contribute to its relatively stronger academic performance. In contrast, Beatrice Gilmore School has the highest spending per student at $12,753, but this higher spending does not seem to translate to significantly better academic outcomes based on the test score data provided.

Across the district, there are some concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of 16.6% at all three schools and relatively low test scores, particularly in mathematics, where all three schools lag behind the state averages. Additionally, the district has a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 39.77% at Memorial Middle School to 44.5% at Charles Olbon School. Addressing these challenges, such as improving attendance and providing additional support for economically disadvantaged students, could be key focus areas for the Woodland Park School District.