Summary:
The 07208 zip code in Elizabeth, New Jersey is home to 9 schools, including 8 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Elizabeth Public Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked in the bottom 20% of New Jersey districts, a few schools in the 07208 zip code stand out as performing better than the district and state averages.
Victor Mravlag School No. 21 and Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 are the top-performing elementary schools in the area, with consistently high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, the lone high school in the 07208 zip code, also outperforms the district with a 91.1% 4-year graduation rate and stronger English Language Arts proficiency.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing ones, such as Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 and Robert Morris School No. 18. This suggests a need to address equity and ensure all students have access to a high-quality education. Additionally, the district as a whole faces challenges, with high rates of chronic absenteeism and a significant population of students from low-income families, underscoring the importance of targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes across the 07208 zip code.
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