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Peter Muschal Elementary is a public elementary school in Bordentown, New Jersey, serving 480 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Bordentown Regional School District. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic measures, maintains a diverse student population, but faces concerns over increasing chronic absenteeism.
Academically, Peter Muschal Elementary shines, with 65.6% of 3rd graders, 72% of 4th graders, and 63.9% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 57.9%, 64.5%, and 64.2%, and the state's 42%, 51.3%, and 53.2%. In Mathematics, the school also excels, with 65.6% of 3rd graders, 64% of 4th graders, and 56.4% of 5th graders proficient or better, outpacing the district and state. This strong academic performance has helped the school rank in the top 30-40% of New Jersey elementary schools.
Peter Muschal Elementary's diverse student population, with 67.08% White, 9.79% African American, 15.21% Hispanic, and 7.29% Asian students, is a positive indicator of the school's commitment to inclusivity. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 2.2% in 2017-2018 to 15.5% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby Mac Farland Intermediate (8.4%) and Clara Barton Elementary (21.0%) schools. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 13.96%, suggests a higher socioeconomic status compared to nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.
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