Summary:
The 08066 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals stark contrasts in educational performance, with West Deptford Middle School standing out as a relatively high-performing school compared to the lower-performing schools in the Paulsboro School District.
West Deptford Middle School ranks 276 out of 748 New Jersey middle schools and has a 3-star rating, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Algebra I compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Paulsboro High School ranks 418 out of 422 New Jersey high schools and has a 0-star rating, with extremely low proficiency rates in core subjects and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 47.3%.
The data suggests that factors such as student demographics, socioeconomic status, and chronic absenteeism may be contributing to the performance disparities between the schools. The West Deptford Township School District school serves a more economically advantaged population, while the Paulsboro School District schools have significantly higher rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating potential equity concerns that warrant further investigation.
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