Summary:
The 08530 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Lambertville Public School and West Amwell Township School) and 1 high school (South Hunterdon Regional High School). These schools serve a diverse student population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by the differences in free and reduced-price lunch rates across the schools.
Among the standout schools, West Amwell Township School stands out with the highest percentage of white students, the lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate. Academically, the school excels in 6th grade English Language Arts, with 71.4% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Lambertville Public School, on the other hand, has the highest percentage of Hispanic students and the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, but it still performs well in 4th grade English Language Arts, with 55.6% of students proficient or better.
Overall, the schools in the 08530 zip code area generally perform below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with some exceptions. The district-level performance, as reflected in the South Hunterdon Regional School District being ranked 403 out of 615 in New Jersey and having a 2-star rating, suggests that there are opportunities for improvement across the district to enhance educational outcomes for all students.
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