Summary:
The 08048 zip code area in New Jersey is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Bobby's Run Elementary School and Ashbrook Elementary School) and 1 middle school (Lumberton Middle School). While the schools face challenges in meeting state academic standards, particularly in Mathematics, there are some standout performers worth highlighting.
Lumberton Middle School stands out with the highest statewide ranking among the 3 schools, ranking 485 out of 743 New Jersey middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school also boasts strong performance in Algebra I, with 100% of students proficient or better on the NJSLA Algebra I exam. In contrast, Bobby's Run Elementary School has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking over the past 3 school years, moving from 829 out of 1,345 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 935 out of 1,338 in 2023-2024.
Overall, the schools in the 08048 zip code area face challenges in meeting state academic standards, with the schools consistently underperforming the state averages on NJSLA/PARCC assessments, particularly in Mathematics. The data suggests that student demographics may play a role in academic performance, with the schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tending to have lower academic performance. However, further investigation into the specific strategies and interventions used by the higher-performing schools could provide insights to help improve the performance of all schools in the area.
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