Summary:
The 07040 zip code in New Jersey is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the South Orange-Maplewood School District. This district is ranked 199 out of 615 in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the area are Delia Bolden Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, and Tuscan Elementary School, another high-performing elementary school. Both Delia Bolden and Tuscan have impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with over 70% of students meeting or exceeding state standards. The only high school in the area, Columbia High School, also stands out with a strong 90.7% four-year graduation rate and relatively low 0.5% dropout rate.
The schools in the 07040 zip code serve a diverse student population, with varying levels of economic disadvantage as indicated by the range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 6.76% at Tuscan Elementary to 28.42% at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School. While most schools have low chronic absenteeism rates, Columbia High School stands out with a 20.5% rate. Overall, the data suggests that the South Orange-Maplewood School District has a strong foundation of high-performing schools, but also highlights the need to address equity concerns and ensure consistent academic excellence across all grade levels.
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