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James Madison School #10 is an exceptional elementary school in Garfield, New Jersey, serving 247 students in grades PK-5 and consistently outperforming the Garfield Public School District and the state of New Jersey in academic performance. The school's strong focus on equity and inclusion is evident in its exceptional performance across various student subgroups, including Hispanic students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
James Madison School #10 stands out as a top performer, with 65.3% of 3rd graders, 78.1% of 4th graders, and 84.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 47.8%, 63.5%, and 72.7%, respectively, and the state's 43.6%, 50.8%, and 52.3%. In mathematics, the school also excels, with 63.3% of 3rd graders, 71.5% of 4th graders, and 56.8% of 5th graders proficient or better, outpacing the district and state averages. The school's performance in science is also noteworthy, with 45.5% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the district's 31% and the state's 27.5%.
When compared to nearby schools within the Garfield Public School District, such as Christopher Columbus School #8 and Abraham Lincoln School #6, James Madison School #10 stands out as a clear leader in academic achievement. The school's exceptional performance is even more pronounced when compared to schools outside the district, such as Etta Gero School No. 9 and Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 in the Passaic City School District, which struggle with significantly lower academic proficiency rates.
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