Summary:
The 08004 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, with a mix of academic performance and student demographics. While the two elementary schools, Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center and Atco Elementary School, have a majority white student population and relatively lower rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, the Winslow Township High School and Winslow Township Middle School serve a majority African American student population and have higher rates of economic disadvantage.
Academically, the schools in the 08004 zip code area face significant challenges, with consistently low performance across the board. Both the high school and middle school rank in the bottom quartile of their respective state rankings, and proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are well below the state averages. For example, at Winslow Township High School, only 34.5% of 9th-grade students are proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 8.8% are proficient or better in Algebra I. The high schools and middle school also have relatively high rates of chronic absenteeism, which may be a contributing factor to the poor academic outcomes.
The data suggests a need for targeted interventions to address the underlying issues, such as racial and socioeconomic disparities, chronic absenteeism, and overall systemic challenges. A comprehensive approach that addresses these factors could be instrumental in improving educational outcomes for the students in the Winslow Township School District and the Waterford Township School District, which serve the 08004 zip code area.
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