Best Public Schools in Zip Code 08879


Summary:

The 08879 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school. The schools in this area display a mix of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Memorial Elementary School excelling in test scores and attendance, while others, such as those in the South Amboy School District, face more significant challenges.

Memorial Elementary School stands out with its relatively high performance on standardized tests, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and higher spending per student compared to the other schools in the area. In contrast, the South Amboy School District, which includes South Amboy Elementary and South Amboy Middle/High School, is ranked 478 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating, suggesting significant challenges in providing quality education to its students.

The data also reveals disparities in academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, between the schools and their respective district and state averages. Additionally, the inclusion of the Project Before at Selover School, a pre-K program, highlights the potential value of investing in early childhood education to set students up for success in their later academic careers.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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