Summary:
The 07083 zip code area in New Jersey is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Township of Union School District. The district is ranked 434 out of 613 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the area are Kawameeh Middle School, which consistently ranks in the top 50% of New Jersey middle schools with a 3-star rating and strong academic performance, as well as Washington Elementary and Livingston Elementary, both of which have 3-star ratings and exceed district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with some schools, such as Franklin Elementary and Battle Hill Elementary, performing well below the state averages.
Across the district, the schools in the 07083 zip code area face challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, there appears to be a correlation between the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and academic performance, suggesting potential equity issues that may need to be addressed. The data highlights opportunities for the district to focus its efforts on improving student outcomes, particularly in underperforming schools and addressing factors that contribute to chronic absenteeism.
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