Summary:
The 08734 zip code area in New Jersey is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Mill Pond Elementary, Cedar Creek Elementary, and Lanoka Harbor Elementary) and 1 high school (Lacey Township High School). While the schools share a common district, Lacey Township School District, their performance and outcomes vary significantly.
Among the elementary schools, Cedar Creek Elementary stands out with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and stronger performance on NJSLA tests, particularly in 4th grade Math. In contrast, the other two elementary schools perform below the state averages in ELA and Math. At the high school level, Lacey Township High School maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.1% and a low dropout rate of 1.2%, but its academic performance is mixed, with better results in Algebra II but lower scores in other subject areas.
One consistent challenge across all schools in the 08734 zip code area is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which is significantly higher than the state's target of 10%. Additionally, the schools vary in their spending per student, with Lacey Township High School spending the most at $17,735 per student, but not necessarily achieving the best overall outcomes. These findings suggest that the district may need to address systemic issues, such as chronic absenteeism, and explore targeted interventions to improve educational outcomes for all students in the community.
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