Summary:
The 08012 zip code area is home to 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, spread across two school districts - Gloucester Township Public Schools and Washington Township School District. While the schools in the area share a common location, their academic performance varies significantly, with the Whitman Elementary School and Birches Elementary School in the Washington Township School District consistently outperforming their counterparts in the Gloucester Township Public Schools district.
The data highlights that the Washington Township School District schools, particularly Whitman Elementary and Birches Elementary, have significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state averages. In contrast, the schools in the Gloucester Township Public Schools district generally underperform the state averages in these key academic areas. Additionally, the Highland Regional High School, while having a low 1-star rating, maintains a relatively high 91.1% four-year graduation rate.
Across all schools in the 08012 zip code area, there is a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. The data also suggests that the schools in the Gloucester Township Public Schools district serve a more economically disadvantaged population, with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which could be a contributing factor to their lower academic performance. Overall, the stark differences in performance between the districts present an opportunity for collaboration and the sharing of best practices to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the 08012 zip code area.
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