Summary:
The 08829 zip code area of New Jersey is home to two schools, High Bridge Elementary School and High Bridge Middle School, both part of the High Bridge Borough School District. While the middle school has consistently ranked in the top 30-40% of New Jersey middle schools, the elementary school has struggled, ranking in the bottom half of the state's elementary schools.
High Bridge Middle School stands out with strong academic performance, with over 64% of 7th and 8th graders proficient or better in ELA, and 84.3% of 8th graders proficient or better in Algebra I. The school also has lower chronic absenteeism and a lower percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch compared to the elementary school. In contrast, High Bridge Elementary School lags behind state averages, particularly in 4th grade ELA and Math.
While both schools have similar per-student funding, the elementary school's significantly lower student-teacher ratio of 6.6 compared to 13.3 at the middle school has not translated to better academic outcomes. The demographic differences between the two schools, with the elementary school having a higher percentage of Hispanic students, may also indicate a need for more targeted support and culturally responsive teaching practices.
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