Summary:
The city of Deptford, New Jersey is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Lake Tract Elementary School, Central Early Childhood Center, and Good Intent Elementary School) and 1 high school (Deptford Township High School). The data reveals a mix of strengths and challenges across these schools, with Good Intent Elementary School and Deptford Township High School standing out as the top performers in the district.
Good Intent Elementary School ranks the highest among the Deptford schools, performing above the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for grades 3-5. The school is particularly strong in 3rd grade Math, with 59.6% proficiency compared to the district's 42.6% and the state's 47.6%. Deptford Township High School also stands out, maintaining a relatively high 91.1% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate, both of which are above the district and state averages.
However, the data also reveals some challenges across the district. All schools in the data set have a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which is a concern and may impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the Deptford Township Public School District as a whole is ranked 428 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, suggesting systemic issues that may be affecting the performance of its schools. Addressing these challenges, while leveraging the strengths of individual schools, could be key focus areas for the district moving forward.
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