Summary:
The 08110 zip code area in New Jersey is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school and 2 high schools, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. While the schools in this area face significant academic challenges, there are a few standout institutions worth highlighting.
Pennsauken High School, the largest school in the data set with 1,530 students, has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.1%, which is better than the district and state averages. However, its academic performance is quite low, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which likely contributes to the poor academic outcomes. In contrast, A.E. Burling High School, a much smaller high school with only 35 students, has a very low student-teacher ratio of 5.8, suggesting a more personalized learning environment, and a relatively low dropout rate of 1.2%.
Across the schools in the 08110 zip code area, there are significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients ranging from 36.67% to 54.29%. This suggests that the schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, which likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by these institutions. Addressing these issues will require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions to improve attendance, support for low-income students, and a focus on enhancing the quality of instruction and learning outcomes.
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