Summary:
The 08352 zip code area has only one school, Deerfield Township Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 317 students. The school has a diverse student population, with 41.96% White, 9.15% African American, 41.64% Hispanic, and 7.26% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.
Deerfield Township Elementary School faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.7%, which is higher than the state average. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $13,921 and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.2, these resources have not translated into strong academic outcomes for its students. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all well below the state averages, with the lowest performance in 6th grade Mathematics at just 2.9% of students proficient or better.
The data suggests that Deerfield Township School District may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the underlying factors contributing to the low academic performance at Deerfield Township Elementary School. Continued monitoring and a deeper understanding of the challenges facing this high-poverty, diverse school environment will be crucial in helping to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for all students in the area.
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