Summary:
The 07601 zip code of Hackensack, New Jersey is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The standout school in this area is Bergen County Academies, a highly ranked public high school that significantly outperforms the other schools and the state averages on academic assessments. In contrast, the schools in the Hackensack School District generally lag behind state proficiency levels, highlighting the inequality in educational opportunities within the same geographic area.
While Hackensack High School has seen improvements in its state ranking and performance in recent years, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools and wide variations in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 6.09% at Bergen County Academies to over 70% at some of the elementary schools. These disparities in socioeconomic status and per-student spending, with Bergen County Academies spending nearly $5,000 more per student than the Hackensack School District schools, may be contributing factors to the performance gap between the schools.
Overall, the data highlights the complex challenges facing the Hackensack School District, with stark differences in educational outcomes and resources between the high-performing Bergen County Academies and the lower-performing schools in the district. Addressing these disparities will require a multifaceted approach targeting issues such as funding, student support, and community engagement.
Thank you for your feedback!