Summary:
The 08822 zip code area in New Jersey is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Flemington-Raritan Regional School District and the Hunterdon Central Regional High School District. While the district-level rankings are mixed, several standout schools in the area are providing a high-quality education to their students.
Hunterdon Central Regional High School District is a top performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of New Jersey high schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.1% and a low dropout rate of 1.2%, along with strong academic performance on state assessments. Barley Sheaf Elementary School has also seen steady improvement, moving from a 3-star to a 4-star rating over the past 3 years, particularly excelling in mathematics.
While the schools in the 08822 zip code area generally perform above the state average on NJSLA assessments, there are some areas of concern, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the significant differences in free/reduced lunch rates and spending per student between the schools suggest potential disparities in resources and student demographics that could impact academic performance. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the schools in this area, highlighting both strengths and opportunities for improvement.
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