Summary:
The 08609 zip code area in New Jersey is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Trenton Public School District, except for Greenwood Elementary School which is part of the Hamilton Township Public School District. The data reveals a stark performance gap between Greenwood Elementary and the other schools in the Trenton district.
Greenwood Elementary School stands out as the top performer in the area, with significantly higher test scores and a higher school ranking compared to the state average. In contrast, the Trenton Public School District schools, such as Patton J. Hill Elementary, Carroll Robbins Elementary, and Ulysses S. Grant Middle School, have extremely low proficiency rates, often below 10% in both English and Math.
The performance gap is likely due to the significant socioeconomic challenges facing the Trenton district, as evidenced by the very high free/reduced lunch rates. The Trenton schools also have higher student-teacher ratios, which can make it more difficult to provide individualized attention and support. This data suggests that students in the 08609 zip code area, particularly those attending the Trenton Public School District schools, face significant educational disadvantages and barriers to academic success, and may require targeted interventions and additional resources to help close this performance gap.
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