Summary:
The Maple Shade School District in New Jersey is home to two elementary schools: Howard Yocum Elementary and Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School. Both schools are performing significantly below the state average, with low rankings, ratings, and proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
According to the data, neither Howard Yocum Elementary nor Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School can be considered standout schools. Both are ranked in the bottom half of New Jersey elementary schools, with Maude M. Wilkins ranking around 1,200 out of 1,338 schools in the state. Both schools are also rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating they are among the lowest-performing schools in the state.
The academic performance at these schools is a major concern, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the 4th-grade proficiency rate in English Language Arts at Maude M. Wilkins Elementary was 26.1%, compared to the state average of 50.8%. Additionally, both schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and the chronic absenteeism rate is higher than the state average. While the student-teacher ratios are relatively small, the per-student spending is lower than the state average, suggesting potential challenges in resource allocation and targeted interventions to support student learning.
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