Summary:
Woodmere is an elementary school located in Eatontown, New Jersey, serving grades 2-4 with a total enrollment of 314 students. The school is part of the Eatontown Public School District, which is ranked 283 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Woodmere's students consistently perform above the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across grades 3 and 4. For example, in 2023-2024, 52.6% of 3rd graders and 51% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 43.6% and 50.8%, respectively. In Mathematics, 52% of 3rd graders and 47.5% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 47.6% and 45%. Woodmere's performance is also stronger than the district average in both ELA and Mathematics. However, the school has experienced a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 16.6% to 23.9% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.
When comparing Woodmere to nearby schools, it stands out as a relatively strong-performing school within its district. For instance, Meadowbrook Elementary, which serves younger students (PK-1) in the same district, has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (44.26%) compared to Woodmere, and its performance is generally lower, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. On the other hand, Swimming River School in the Tinton Falls district, which serves grades 3-5, has a similar performance profile to Woodmere, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Overall, Woodmere appears to be a relatively strong-performing school, though the high chronic absenteeism rate and significant population of economically disadvantaged students present ongoing challenges that the school and district should continue to address.
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Detail:
Public 2-4
District:
Eatontown Public School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
585th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,683
Students who attend Woodmere usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 10.8
Number of students: 323
Racial breakdown:
White:
44.6%
Hispanic:
31.9%
African American:
10.5%
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Asian:
8.0%
Two or more races:
5.0%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.7%
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