Summary:
The 08876 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance across these institutions, with Branchburg Central Middle School and Stony Brook School consistently outperforming the district and state averages, while Somerville Middle School and Van Derveer Elementary School lag behind.
The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools that have the lowest percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, Branchburg Central Middle School and Stony Brook School, also having the highest academic outcomes. Additionally, the schools with the highest spending per student, Branchburg Central Middle School and Stony Brook School, demonstrate the best academic performance, indicating a potential link between funding and educational quality.
The data also reveals significant disparities in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.6% at Stony Brook School to 19.5% at Van Derveer Elementary School, suggesting that some schools may need to focus more on improving student attendance and engagement. The schools also exhibit varying degrees of racial diversity, with Branchburg Central Middle School having a higher percentage of white students compared to Somerville High School and Van Derveer Elementary School.
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