Summary:
The 08037 zip code area is home to 6 schools across 3 different school districts, serving students from elementary through high school. The standout schools in this area include Hammonton High School, which ranks among the top 175 high schools in New Jersey and boasts a strong 91.1% four-year graduation rate, as well as Hammonton Middle School, which excels in Algebra I with a 93% proficiency rate. Folsom Elementary School also stands out, performing well above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.
While the schools in this area generally perform above the state average in core subjects, there is a concerning 16.6% chronic absenteeism rate across all schools. The free/reduced lunch rates vary significantly, ranging from 22.34% at Folsom Elementary to 58.71% at Winslow Township Elementary School One, suggesting differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations. The per-student spending is relatively consistent, but the student-teacher ratios differ, with Folsom Elementary having the lowest at 9.1 students per teacher and Hammonton High School having the highest at 14.6 students per teacher.
Overall, the schools in the 08037 zip code area demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. Hammonton School District, Folsom Borough School District, and Winslow Township School District should continue to focus on addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and ensuring equitable resource distribution to support student success across all schools in the area.
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