Summary:
The 08817 zip code area in Edison, New Jersey is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Edison Township School District. While the district is ranked 163 out of 615 in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating, the schools within the 08817 area show significant variation in performance, with some standouts and others struggling.
Lincoln Elementary School is a clear standout, ranking 219 out of 1,342 elementary schools in the state with a 4-star rating. It boasts strong test scores, with over 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and math. In contrast, Lindeneau Elementary has a much lower performance, with only about half of its students meeting proficiency standards. The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced-price lunch rates, and academic achievement across the schools.
At the middle school level, Thomas Jefferson Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance in math, with over 90% of students proficient or better in Algebra I and Geometry. This could be an area of strength for the district that could be leveraged to improve outcomes at the elementary and high school levels. Edison High School, the lone high school in the data set, has a strong 90.6% four-year graduation rate but a 2-star rating, suggesting room for improvement in academic performance.
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