Summary:
The city of Blackwood, New Jersey is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the schools, with some standout performers like Glen Landing Middle School and Gloucester Township Elementary School outpacing their peers, particularly in math and English language arts proficiency.
While Highland Regional High School boasts a strong 91.1% four-year graduation rate and low 1.2% dropout rate, the district as a whole, Gloucester Township Public Schools, is ranked 441 out of 613 in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests broader systemic issues that may be impacting the performance of individual schools. Additionally, all schools in the district have a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which is an area that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions.
The data also reveals that there does not appear to be a clear correlation between per-student spending and academic outcomes. For example, Charles W. Lewis Middle School has the highest spending per student but relatively low test scores. This suggests that the challenges facing the schools in Blackwood, New Jersey may be more complex than just a matter of funding, and that a deeper analysis of the underlying factors contributing to the disparities in performance is necessary.
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