Summary:
The 08527 zip code area in New Jersey is home to 11 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Jackson Township School District. While the district is ranked 408 out of 615 in the state and has a 2-star rating, several standout schools within the area demonstrate strong academic performance and positive student outcomes.
Elms Elementary School stands out with the highest proficiency rates on state assessments, with 57.5% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 62.4% in Mathematics. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.7%. At the middle school level, Carl W. Goetz Middle School demonstrates strong performance, with 60.1% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 90.5% proficient or better in Algebra I. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 16.5% compared to other middle schools in the district.
While not the highest performing high school, Jackson Memorial High School stands out with a strong 95.8% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 0.9% dropout rate. The district's high schools, including Jackson Liberty High School, generally have high graduation rates and low dropout rates. However, the schools in the district face challenges in addressing disparities in student outcomes and resource allocation, as evidenced by the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates and spending per student.
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