Summary:
The 08554 zip code area is home to two elementary schools: Roebling Elementary School, a public school, and Riverbank Charter School of Excellence, a public charter school. While both serve students in the same geographic area, the data analysis reveals significant differences in their academic performance, attendance rates, and student demographics.
The standout school in this area is Riverbank Charter School of Excellence, which outperforms the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd-grade students. The school is ranked in the top 10% of all New Jersey elementary schools and has a very low chronic absenteeism rate of just 2.6%. In contrast, Roebling Elementary School struggles academically, with only 22.5% and 26.3% of 3rd-graders proficient or better in ELA and Math, respectively.
The differences between the two schools extend beyond academics. Riverbank Charter School of Excellence serves a more diverse student population and has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it may be serving a more affluent community. Additionally, the charter school spends $7,871 per student, which is significantly higher than the $6,070 spent per student at Roebling Elementary School. These factors likely contribute to the charter school's superior academic performance and student engagement.
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