Best Public Schools in Zip Code 08610


Summary:

The 08610 zip code area in New Jersey is home to 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, spread across the Hamilton Township Public School District and the Trenton Public School District. While the performance of these schools varies significantly, a few standouts emerge, including the Pace Charter School of Hamilton, which outperforms the district and state averages across multiple metrics.

The data reveals stark differences in academic performance between the schools in the Hamilton Township and Trenton districts. The Trenton schools, such as Dunn Middle School and Franklin Elementary School, consistently underperform, with proficiency rates often below 20% in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the Hamilton Township schools, including Robinson Elementary School and Albert E Grice Middle School, generally have higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism.

The data also suggests that socioeconomic factors play a significant role in student outcomes, as the schools with higher free and reduced lunch rates tend to have lower proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism. However, the standout performance of Pace Charter School of Hamilton highlights the potential of charter schools to provide high-quality education, even in areas with struggling traditional public schools.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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