Summary:
Essex Fells School District is home to a single exceptional elementary school, Essex Fells Elementary School. This school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, with a statewide ranking of 34 out of 1,338 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students have demonstrated exceptional proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with scores significantly higher than the state averages.
Essex Fells Elementary School stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% and its low percentage of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, at only 1.23% of the student population. This suggests a relatively affluent student body that is highly engaged in their education. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates ranging from 84.6% in 3rd grade English Language Arts to 100% in 4th grade, and from 65.5% in 4th grade Mathematics to 93.3% in 5th grade. The school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate of 53.3% is nearly double the state average of 27.5%.
With a low student-teacher ratio of 10.2 and spending per student of $16,556, Essex Fells School District is providing its students with a high-quality education that is reflected in the exceptional performance of Essex Fells Elementary School. While the school's overall performance is outstanding, there may be opportunities for further improvement in 4th grade Mathematics and 5th grade Science proficiency rates.
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