Summary:
The 08401 zip code of Atlantic City, New Jersey is home to 11 schools, including 10 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Atlantic City School District. While some schools, like Richmond Avenue School and Chelsea Heights School, are performing significantly better than the district and state averages, the majority of the schools in this area struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below state standards.
The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance, with the higher-performing schools ranking among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, while the lower-performing schools face significant challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism and a predominantly minority, high-poverty student population. For example, Texas Avenue School has a 95.58% free or reduced-price lunch rate, while Uptown School Complex reports a chronic absenteeism rate of 61.9%.
The lone high school in the area, Atlantic City High School, also faces significant challenges, with low proficiency rates and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, its 76.6% four-year graduation rate is higher than the district average, suggesting that while academic performance is a concern, the school is still providing some level of support for its students. Addressing the disparities and supporting the needs of the high-poverty, low-performing schools in this area should be a priority for the Atlantic City School District.
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