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Delran Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Delran Township School District in New Jersey, with a student population of 597. While the school has a predominantly White student body (64.49%), it also has significant Hispanic (21.44%) and African American (7.37%) representation. However, Delran Intermediate School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of New Jersey elementary schools by SchoolDigger, with a 2-star rating out of 5.
One of the key challenges facing Delran Intermediate School is its lower-than-average test scores. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 24.2% of 3rd graders, 45.9% of 4th graders, and 59.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 42%, 51.3%, and 53.2%, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics is also concerning, with only 31.5% of 3rd graders, 33% of 4th graders, and 28.3% of 5th graders being proficient or better, compared to state averages of 45.9%, 44.3%, and 40.1%. Additionally, Delran Intermediate School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 2.7% in 2018-2019 to 10.4% in 2020-2021 and 8.8% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.
When compared to nearby schools, Delran Intermediate School's performance is generally lower. For example, the neighboring Eleanor Rush Intermediate School in the Cinnaminson Township School District has significantly higher test scores, with 64% of 3rd graders, 60.9% of 4th graders, and 59.9% of 5th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to Delran Intermediate School's lower scores. Additionally, the racial makeup and performance of nearby schools, such as J.C. Stuart ECDC and W.R. James Senior Elementary School in the Willingboro Public School District, highlight significant disparities in student performance and socioeconomic factors.
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