Summary:
The 08028 zip code area is home to 5 schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school grades, spread across two school districts - Glassboro School District and Elk Township School District. While one school, Aura Elementary School, stands out as the highest performer with strong test scores and a 3-star rating, the other schools in the area, particularly those in the Glassboro district, struggle to meet state averages.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance among the schools. Aura Elementary has the highest percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, while the other schools, such as Dorothy L. Bullock School and Glassboro High School, lag significantly behind the state averages. This performance gap appears to be correlated with the schools' socioeconomic factors, as indicated by the wide range of free/reduced lunch rates across the schools.
Additionally, the data highlights a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% across all schools. This issue likely contributes to the overall academic challenges faced by the schools in the 08028 zip code area. The Glassboro School District, which encompasses 4 of the 5 schools, is ranked 521 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and is rated only 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, suggesting the need for systemic improvements to address the underperformance of its schools.
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