Summary:
The 08608 zip code in New Jersey has only one school, Foundation Academy Charter School, which serves grades K-12. This alternative public charter school has a total enrollment of 1,044 students.
Foundation Academy Charter School stands out for its high graduation rate of 91.1%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also has a low dropout rate of just 1.2%. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, lags behind state averages across most grade levels and subjects. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, the school scored 32.2% proficient or better compared to the state average of 43.6%, and math scores are particularly low, with the school struggling to reach even 25% proficiency in most grades. Despite these academic challenges, the school serves a high-need student population, with 73.08% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Overall, Foundation Academy Charter School appears to be successful in keeping students engaged and graduating, but faces room for improvement in academic instruction and outcomes. The school's spending per student and student-teacher ratio are in line with state averages, suggesting that resource allocation may not be the primary driver of the academic performance gap. Further analysis and targeted interventions may help the school improve student learning while maintaining its strengths in other areas.
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