Summary:
The 07438 zip code in New Jersey is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Jefferson Township Public School District, except for Paradise Knoll Elementary School which is part of the West Milford Township Public School District. The standout schools in this area are Academy for Environmental Science, a high-performing vocational school, and Jefferson Township High School, which also performs well above average.
Academy for Environmental Science is an exceptional school, ranking 20th out of 415 New Jersey high schools and earning 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. It has excellent test scores, with 84.7% of 11th graders proficient or better in NJSLA-S/Science, far exceeding the state and district averages. The school also boasts a high 91.1% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate. In contrast, the middle and elementary schools in the area show more mixed performance, with some grades and subjects exceeding state/district averages while others lag behind.
Overall, the data provides a nuanced view of school performance in the 07438 zip code. While the high schools, particularly Academy for Environmental Science, stand out as high-quality options, the middle and elementary schools demonstrate more room for improvement. Addressing the consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% across all schools could be a valuable focus area for the Jefferson Township Public School District.
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