Summary:
The 08223 zip code area is home to two high-performing elementary schools, Upper Township Primary School and Upper Township Elementary School, both part of the Upper Township School District. These schools consistently rank in the top 25-30% of New Jersey elementary schools, with a focus on academic achievement, student well-being, and resource allocation.
Upper Township Primary School serves grades PK-2 with 493 students, while Upper Township Elementary School serves grades 3-5 with 437 students. Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with small percentages of Hispanic, African American, Asian, and multi-racial students. Academically, Upper Township Elementary School outperforms the state average in NJSLA/ELA, NJSLA/Math, and NJSLA-S/Science assessments, with 41.5% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in science compared to the state average of 26.8%.
In terms of student support, both schools have low chronic absenteeism rates, with Upper Township Primary School at 7.7% and Upper Township Elementary School at 5.8%. Additionally, the schools have relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a stable socioeconomic environment. The student-teacher ratios are also quite low, at 12.9 and 11.2, respectively, suggesting a focus on individualized attention and small class sizes. Overall, the data suggests that the Upper Township schools in the 08223 zip code are providing a high-quality education for their students, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and student well-being.
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