Summary:
The 07047 zip code in North Bergen, New Jersey is home to 8 schools, including 7 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the North Bergen School District. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across these schools, with some standouts struggling with extremely low test scores and rankings, while others demonstrate relatively stronger results.
North Bergen High School stands out as the lowest-performing school in the data set, ranking in the bottom 20% of New Jersey high schools. Similarly, John F. Kennedy Elementary School and Polk Street School have extremely low test scores, with proficiency rates in the single digits for many subjects and grade levels, and rankings in the bottom 5% and 3% of New Jersey elementary schools, respectively.
In contrast, Lincoln Elementary School and Robert Fulton Elementary School demonstrate relatively stronger academic performance, suggesting that high-quality education is possible within the district. However, the overall data points to significant challenges facing the North Bergen School District, including high chronic absenteeism rates and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support to improve outcomes across the board.
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