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Evergreen Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Woodbury, New Jersey, with an enrollment of 323 students. The school is part of the Woodbury City Public School District, which is ranked 552 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Evergreen Avenue Elementary School consistently performs below the state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 18.9% of 3rd graders, 28.8% of 4th graders, and 30.3% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 43.6%, 50.8%, and 52.3%, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics is even lower, with only 8.1% of 3rd graders, 26.6% of 4th graders, and 24.2% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 47.6%, 45%, and 40.1%. Additionally, Evergreen Avenue Elementary School has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 26.2% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Interestingly, Evergreen Avenue Elementary School's performance is generally lower than the nearby Walnut Street School and West End Memorial Elementary School, which are also part of the Woodbury City Public School District. These schools have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and a lower percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's declining performance over time and the disparities in student group outcomes suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's practices, resources, and strategies to improve student learning and well-being.
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