Summary:
The Wharton Borough School District in New Jersey has one middle school, Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school faces some academic challenges, with generally below-average performance on state assessments compared to other New Jersey middle schools.
Alfred C. MacKinnon Middle School has a student population that is predominantly Hispanic (71.32%) and a high percentage of students (44.53%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the NJSLA assessments, is below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 3 stars to 2 stars out of 5.
Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.1, which could be leveraged to provide more individualized attention and support for students. Addressing the specific needs of the school's economically disadvantaged student population and implementing targeted strategies to improve proficiency in core subject areas may be important focus areas for the school and the Wharton Borough School District to improve academic outcomes.
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