Summary:
The 07108 zip code area of Newark, New Jersey is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 0 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Newark Public School District. The district is ranked 558 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Among the schools in this area, University High School stands out as the highest-performing, ranked 303 out of 426 New Jersey high schools. It has a strong 91.1% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate, and its 9th-grade students perform relatively well on NJSLA tests, with 58.7% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 38.1% and the state average of 58.1%. In contrast, Malcolm X Shabazz High School, while also having a high graduation rate and low dropout rate, struggles academically, with only 19% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts.
The schools in this area face several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools serve predominantly economically disadvantaged populations, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 77.94% to 84.08%. The data suggests a potential correlation between higher per-student spending and better academic performance, as the higher-spending schools tend to have higher test scores and graduation rates.
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