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George L. Hess Educational Complex is an elementary school in Mays Landing, New Jersey, serving 1,363 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Hamilton Township School District, which is ranked 526 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, George L. Hess Educational Complex struggles, with only 28.5% of 3rd graders, 35.8% of 4th graders, and 39% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. In math, the school's performance is also below the state average, with 34.3% of 3rd graders, 27% of 4th graders, and 26% of 5th graders proficient or better. The school's science proficiency rate is particularly low, with only 13.2% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better. Compared to nearby schools like Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School, George L. Hess Educational Complex generally performs worse academically.
The school's student population is diverse, with 34.56% White, 23.92% African American, 27.88% Hispanic, and 4.26% Asian students. However, 52.82% of students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds and receive free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.5% in 2017-2018 to 22.9% in 2021-2022, which is higher than nearby schools like Principle Academy Charter School. The school's ranking has also declined over time, from 924 out of 1,352 schools in 2016-2017 to 1,003 out of 1,342 schools in 2022-2023, with a persistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
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