Summary:
The 07621 zip code area of Bergenfield, New Jersey is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Bergenfield Borough School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 242 out of 613 in New Jersey and rated 3 out of 5 stars, a few standout schools emerge from the data, including Lincoln Elementary School and Roy W. Brown Middle School.
Lincoln Elementary ranks 185 out of 1,338 elementary schools in the state and has a 4-star rating, with strong test scores and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Roy W. Brown Middle School has particularly high proficiency rates in Algebra I and Geometry, ranking 272 out of 743 middle schools. At the high school level, Bergenfield High School stands out with a 91.1% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate, both above state averages.
However, the data also reveals areas for improvement, such as the consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% across all schools and varying levels of economic need, as indicated by free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 25.7% to 52.09%. Additionally, per-student spending ranges from $9,806 to $12,671, which may contribute to the differences in school performance. By addressing these key findings, the Bergenfield Borough School District can work to support all students and ensure they have access to a high-quality education.
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