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Elizabeth F. Moore School is an elementary school located in Seabrook, New Jersey, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 249 students. The school is part of the Upper Deerfield Township School District, which is ranked 549 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Elizabeth F. Moore School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of New Jersey elementary schools, with low proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 17.9% of 3rd graders, 20% of 4th graders, and 25.7% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 43.6%, 50.8%, and 52.3%, respectively. The school's performance on the NJSLA-S science assessment for 5th grade is also very low, with only 10.3% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 27.5%. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 16.7% to 32.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.
In comparison, the nearby Deerfield Township Elementary School, located about 5.6 miles away, has slightly better academic performance, with proficiency rates closer to the state averages, though still below. The Charles F. Seabrook School, which serves grades PK-2, has similar performance and demographic characteristics to Elizabeth F. Moore School, with both schools ranking in the bottom 10-15% of New Jersey elementary schools. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and exploring ways to provide additional resources and support to Elizabeth F. Moore School could be important steps in driving academic improvement for the students.
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