Summary:
The 16327 zip code area has just one public high school, Maplewood Junior/Senior High School, which serves grades 7-12 and is part of the Penncrest School District. While the school has a relatively low dropout rate, its academic performance and statewide ranking have declined in recent years, with test scores consistently below district and state averages.
Maplewood Junior/Senior High School's four-year graduation rate of 87.5% is slightly below the state average, and only 14.2% of its students were proficient or better in PSSA/Math in 2023-2024, compared to 39.4% for the district and 40.4% for the state. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 45.95% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.
Despite the school's underperformance, it spends more per student ($21,128 in 2021-2022) than the state average, raising questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of its resource allocation. Overall, the data suggests that Maplewood Junior/Senior High School is not a standout school in the area and faces several challenges in supporting student learning and achievement.
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