Best Public Schools in Zip Code 08723


Summary:

The 08723 zip code area in Brick Township, New Jersey is home to 5 public schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Brick Township Public School District. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across the elementary schools, with Drum Point Road Elementary and Osbornville Elementary standing out for their strong test scores, while Emma Havens Young Elementary lags behind. At the middle and high school levels, Lake Riviera Middle School impresses with exceptional Algebra I proficiency, and Brick Township High School maintains high graduation rates and low dropout rates.

Drum Point Road Elementary and Osbornville Elementary boast impressive test scores, with over 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, outperforming district and state averages. In contrast, Emma Havens Young Elementary lags behind, suggesting potential differences in curriculum, instruction, or other factors impacting student learning across the elementary schools. At the middle school level, Lake Riviera stands out for its exceptional Algebra I proficiency, with 94.8% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, far exceeding district and state averages.

Brick Township High School also demonstrates positive indicators, with a 91.1% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate, both above state averages. However, all schools in the area struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, at 16.6%, which is an area that may require further investigation and targeted interventions. The data also reveals socioeconomic disparities, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 24.46% at Drum Point Road Elementary to 43.39% at Emma Havens Young Elementary, suggesting the need for a more in-depth analysis to understand the factors driving these differences and develop strategies to support student success across the district.






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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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