Summary:
The Secaucus School District in New Jersey is home to two elementary schools: Huber Street School and Clarendon School. While both schools serve students in grades K-5, they exhibit distinct performance profiles, with Huber Street School consistently outperforming Clarendon School on academic measures.
Huber Street School stands out with its higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5, outpacing both Clarendon School and the district/state averages. Additionally, Huber Street School has a higher statewide ranking, ranging from 617 to 722 out of 1,345 New Jersey elementary schools, compared to Clarendon School's ranking of 603 to 778. Notably, Huber Street School improved to a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year, while Clarendon School remained at 2 stars.
Despite Clarendon School's higher per-student spending of $9,914 compared to $7,790 at Huber Street School, this additional funding does not appear to translate into higher academic achievement. Clarendon School has a lower student-teacher ratio, which could indicate more individualized attention for students, but the school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. These demographic differences may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools and highlight the need for targeted interventions or resource allocation to support the higher-need population at Clarendon School.
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