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Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Springfield Public School District in New Jersey, with a student population of 245.
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 58.4% of 3rd graders, 64.2% of 4th graders, and 76.6% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 42%, 51.3%, and 53.2% respectively. In mathematics, the school had 61.5% of 3rd graders, 70.1% of 4th graders, and 59.8% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 45.9%, 44.3%, and 40.1%. The school's diverse student population, with 54.29% White, 12.24% African American, 16.33% Hispanic, and 10.2% Asian students, stands out compared to the nearby Summit Public School District and Township of Union School District schools, which have higher percentages of White students and lower percentages of minority students.
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top 25% of New Jersey elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating a sustained high level of academic achievement. The school's performance in specific student subgroups, such as ranking 4th out of 463 New Jersey elementary schools for African American students, 56th out of 953 for Hispanic students, and 19th out of 863 for students of low socioeconomic status, further demonstrates its commitment to equity and excellence. While the nearby James Caldwell Elementary School and Battle Hill Elementary have lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates, Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and equitable school in the region.
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