Summary:
The 08857 zip code area in New Jersey is home to 10 schools, including 8 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, all part of the Old Bridge Township School District. While the district is ranked 224 out of 613 in the state, the data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools within this zip code, with some standout elementary schools and more variable performance at the middle school level.
Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School and Walter M. Schirra Elementary School consistently rank in the top 25% and 20% of New Jersey elementary schools, respectively, with 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools stand out for their strong test scores, with over 75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 60% in Mathematics. In contrast, Alan B. Shepard Elementary School also ranks in the top 20% and has a 4-star rating, but it is particularly impressive in English Language Arts, with over 90% of 5th-grade students proficient or better.
At the middle school level, there is a wider range in performance, with Carl Sandburg Middle School and Jonas Salk Middle School both having exceptionally high proficiency rates in Algebra I, over 96%, but more variable performance in other subject areas. Overall, the data suggests a potential link between higher spending per student and stronger academic performance, though the consistently high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools is a potential area of concern that may be impacting student learning and achievement.
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