Summary:
Charles Street School is an elementary school in Palmyra, New Jersey, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Palmyra Public School District. The school faces several challenges, including lower academic performance, higher chronic absenteeism, and a more diverse student population with higher rates of economic disadvantage compared to nearby schools.
Academically, Charles Street School's performance on NJSLA tests is generally lower than state and district averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 28.3% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 42%. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.7% in 2018-2019 to 15.7% in 2021-2022, which is higher than nearby schools. Additionally, Charles Street School has a more diverse student population, with 55.88% White, 13.24% African American, 15.2% Hispanic, and 11.03% two or more races, compared to the nearby Riverton School District, which has a less diverse student body.
Compared to nearby schools, Charles Street School generally performs worse academically, has higher chronic absenteeism, and serves a more economically disadvantaged student population. For instance, Riverton School District, located just 1.08 miles away, has significantly higher academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism, and a less diverse student population. These challenges suggest that Charles Street School may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and close achievement gaps.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Palmyra Public School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
927th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,259
Students who attend Charles Street School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 10.4
Number of students: 408
Racial breakdown:
White:
55.9%
Hispanic:
15.2%
African American:
13.2%
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Two or more races:
11.0%
Asian:
2.2%
Pacific Islander:
2.0%
American Indian:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24%
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