Summary:
Spotswood Public School District has only one middle school, Spotswood Memorial Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school has consistently performed below average compared to other middle schools in New Jersey, ranking in the bottom half of the state's 743 middle schools. Spotswood Memorial Middle School's academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all significantly lower than the state averages, indicating that students are struggling to meet academic standards.
Despite the school's below-average performance, it appears to have adequate resources, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio and per-student spending that is slightly higher than the state average. However, the school faces challenges related to student engagement, as evidenced by its high chronic absenteeism rate, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which suggests that socioeconomic factors may be impacting student achievement.
Overall, Spotswood Public School District has a struggling middle school that is performing well below the state average in academic proficiency. The school's consistently low rankings and below-average SchoolDigger rating indicate that it may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and better serve the needs of its student population.
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