Summary:
The LONG BRANCH PUBLIC SCHOOL District in New Jersey is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from pre-K through 5th grade. While the schools share some common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage, a few standout performers emerge from the data.
A A Anastasia Elementary School is the top-performing school in the district, with the highest statewide ranking, strongest test scores, and lowest student-teacher ratio. In contrast, George L Catrambone has the lowest statewide ranking but still manages to outperform the district average in several areas. The district as a whole struggles with significantly lower test scores compared to state averages, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address underlying issues.
Across the district, high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 67.7% to 80.9%, indicate significant economic disadvantage among the student populations. Additionally, the consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% across all 6 schools is a major concern. While increased per-student spending at A A Anastasia Elementary School may be a factor in its stronger performance, addressing attendance and engagement challenges could be crucial in improving academic outcomes for the district's elementary schools.
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