Summary:
The 08873 zip code area in New Jersey is home to 10 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with Central Jersey College Prep Charter School and Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School standing out as the top performers, consistently outpacing state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Meanwhile, some of the traditional public elementary and middle schools, such as MacAfee Road School and Conerly Road School, have shown mixed results, with room for improvement.
The high schools in the area, including Franklin High School, maintain relatively strong graduation rates and low dropout rates, despite their lower overall rankings. This suggests they are providing students with the necessary support to complete their education. However, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rates, which are higher than the state average, are a concern that may be impacting academic performance across all schools.
The data also reveals significant socioeconomic diversity within the 08873 zip code, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 9.44% at Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School to 68.86% at Pine Grove Manor School. This diversity likely contributes to the varying academic performance observed across the schools in the area, highlighting the importance of targeted resource allocation and addressing non-academic factors that can influence student outcomes.
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