Summary:
The 08837 zip code area in New Jersey is home to 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The standout school in this data set is Edison Academy Magnet School, a high school that consistently ranks among the top schools in the state, with a statewide ranking of 34 out of 426 high schools for the 2023-2024 school year. This school has exceptional test scores, a high graduation rate, and a low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a relatively affluent student population.
In contrast, the other two schools, Herbert Hoover Middle School and James Monroe Elementary School, have more average performance, with 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger and test scores that are generally below the Edison Township School District and state averages. These schools also have higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 16.6%, which is an area of concern that the district should address.
The significant difference in per-student spending between the schools, with Edison Academy Magnet School spending $11,783 per student compared to $7,148 for Herbert Hoover Middle School and $5,983 for James Monroe Elementary School, may be a contributing factor to the performance gap. This data set highlights the diversity of school performance within a single zip code area and suggests that the district may have successful strategies or practices at Edison Academy Magnet School that could be replicated at the other schools to improve their outcomes.
Thank you for your feedback!