Summary:
The zip code 07857 contains a single public elementary school, Netcong Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 295 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students (51.53%) and smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups.
Netcong Elementary School's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels performing above the state average in English Language Arts but below in Mathematics and Science. The school's proficiency rates range from 24% to 69.7% in ELA, 25.9% to 64.2% in Mathematics, and just 14.8% in 5th grade and 7.5% in 8th grade Science. The school's per-student spending of $12,749 and low student-teacher ratio of 9.2 suggest adequate resources, but the academic data indicates these resources may not be translating into strong student outcomes.
According to the SchoolDigger rankings, Netcong Elementary School has been ranked between 644 and 750 out of 1,317 to 1,345 New Jersey elementary schools in recent years, with a 2-3 star rating out of 5. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 11.8% is also a potential area of concern, as high rates of chronic absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Overall, the data provides a mixed picture of Netcong Elementary School, highlighting both its strengths and areas for improvement.
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