Summary:
The 07026 zip code area of Garfield, New Jersey is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with some standout institutions like James Madison School #10 and Washington Irving School #4 consistently ranking in the top 25% of New Jersey elementary schools. In contrast, other elementary schools like Abraham Lincoln School #6 struggle to meet state averages on standardized tests.
The data also highlights the strong performance of the Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School, which boasts a high 91.1% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate. This suggests the charter school may be providing a high-quality education option for families in the area. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, with all schools reporting high chronic absenteeism rates around 16.6%, which could be impacting overall student achievement.
Socioeconomic factors also appear to play a role, as the schools in the 07026 zip code area have a wide range of free and reduced lunch rates, from 36.6% at Washington Irving School #4 to 61.13% at James Madison School #10. Targeted interventions and support for economically disadvantaged students could help to address these achievement gaps across the Garfield Public School District.
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