Summary:
The 07461 zip code in New Jersey is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals notable differences in academic performance and other key metrics across these institutions.
The standout school in the area is High Point Regional High School District, which boasts the largest enrollment, a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.1%, and a low dropout rate of 1.2%. However, its test scores are mixed, with 55.9% proficient in ELA and 29.5% proficient in Algebra I for 9th grade. In contrast, Wantage Elementary School has the lowest test scores among the elementary schools, with only 21.2% proficient in 3rd grade ELA and 26.8% proficient in 5th grade ELA, as well as a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%. Sussex Middle School stands out for its low mathematics proficiency, with 0% of 8th graders scoring proficient, though its ELA scores are relatively stronger at 46.3% proficient.
The data also reveals disparities in resource allocation, with spending per student ranging from $11,412 at Wantage Elementary School to $18,626 at High Point Regional High School District. Additionally, the Sussex-Wantage Regional School District, which includes three of the schools in the data set, is ranked 474 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting the district as a whole may be underperforming compared to others in the state.
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