Emma Arleth Elementary School is a public K-3 school in Parlin, New Jersey, serving a diverse student population of over 500 students. While the school has shown some strengths, such as strong performance for certain subgroups, it also faces challenges in academic proficiency and high rates of chronic absenteeism.
Academically, Emma Arleth Elementary School has had mixed results compared to state and district averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 33.6% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, lower than the 42% state average and 43.7% in the Sayreville School District. In math, 44.8% of 3rd graders were proficient, also below the state and district averages. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with higher proficiency rates in 2021-2022 but lower rates in 2022-2023. Interestingly, nearby Woodrow Wilson Elementary outperformed Emma Arleth in both English and math for 3rd graders.
Another area of concern is the sharp increase in chronic absenteeism at Emma Arleth Elementary, from 6.0% in 2017-2018 to 22.8% in 2021-2022. This is notably higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary (20.5%) and Woodrow Wilson Elementary (19.9%). The school's diverse population, with 32.72% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to these academic and attendance challenges.
Students at Emma Arleth Elementary School are 43% White, 17% African American, 14% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Pacific Islander, 3% American Indian.
Emma Arleth Elementary School ranks 791st of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Sayreville School District
In the 2022-23 school year, 486 students attended Emma Arleth Elementary School.
Students who attend Emma Arleth Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Sayreville Middle SchoolHigh : Sayreville War Memorial High School