Summary:
The 08311 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Myron L. Powell Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 480 students. The school is part of the Lawrence Township School District, which is ranked 456 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Myron L. Powell Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by NJSLA proficiency rates, is generally below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school's performance on Algebra I is relatively strong, with proficiency rates higher than the state averages. The school also faces challenges with a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which is higher than the state's average. Additionally, nearly 45% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the student population.
Despite these challenges, the school's spending per student of $12,218 and a student-teacher ratio of 10.7 suggest that resources are being allocated to support the students. Addressing the academic underperformance, attendance issues, and socioeconomic factors through targeted interventions and instructional improvements could be important steps in helping Myron L. Powell Elementary School and its students achieve greater academic success.
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