Summary:
The 07036 zip code area is home to 12 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Linden Public School District, except for Winfield Township, which is a separate district. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and low-performing schools, with significant gaps in academic achievement across the district.
The standout schools in the area are Number 9 Elementary School and Number 5 Elementary School, both of which have strong performance on state assessments, with over 45% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. Winfield Township, a small K-8 school outside the Linden district, also stands out with impressive proficiency rates. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and a correlation between poverty and low academic performance.
While the data reveals significant performance gaps between schools, it also highlights the potential for high achievement, as demonstrated by the standout schools. Addressing the district's systemic issues, such as chronic absenteeism and the challenges faced by high-poverty schools, could lead to broader improvements across the 07036 zip code area.
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