Summary:
The 07105 zip code of Newark, New Jersey is home to 8 schools, including 7 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Newark Public School District. The data reveals a mix of academic performance across these schools, with some standout institutions but also significant challenges, particularly around achievement gaps, chronic absenteeism, and resource disparities.
Ann Street School and Lafayette Street School emerge as the top-performing schools in the 07105 zip code, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, schools like Hawkins Street School and East Ward Elementary School struggle, with very low proficiency rates on standardized tests.
The data also reveals high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools in the 07105 zip code, ranging from 16.6% to 26.6%, which may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by these institutions. Additionally, there are disparities in school funding, with per-student spending varying from $7,737 at Lafayette Street School to $10,905 at East Ward Elementary School, indicating potential inequities in the distribution of resources across the schools in this area.
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