Summary:
The city of Iselin, New Jersey is home to 6 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Woodbridge Township School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 377 out of 613 in New Jersey with a 2-star rating, a few standout schools within the district demonstrate strong academic performance.
Oak Tree Road Elementary School and Iselin Middle School are the top-performing schools, ranking 157 and 210 in the state respectively and earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools consistently outperform the district and state averages on NJSLA tests, with over 70% proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Indiana Avenue Elementary School and Robert Mascenik Elementary School have more mixed results, with some grades performing above the district and state, while others lag behind.
The data also reveals significant disparities in spending per student, ranging from $2,292 at Kennedy Park Elementary School to $8,163 at Iselin Middle School. This suggests that funding levels may play a role in the academic performance of the schools. Additionally, all schools in the district have a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which may impact student learning and achievement. Overall, the Iselin schools demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, presenting opportunities for the district to learn from its top-performing schools and address equity concerns to support the success of all students.
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