Summary:
The 08005 zip code area in Barnegat Township, New Jersey is home to 5 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Barnegat Township School District. While the district as a whole is underperforming, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few schools stand out in the area.
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School is the highest-ranked elementary school in the area, with a 3-star rating and strong test scores, including 59.1% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 57.2% in Mathematics. At the middle school level, Russell O. Brackman Middle School stands out, with a 2-star rating and impressive 93.8% proficiency in Algebra I among 8th graders.
However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with all schools receiving 2 or 3 stars from SchoolDigger and test scores generally below state averages. Equity concerns are also present, as the schools have high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a large population of economically disadvantaged students. While spending per student varies widely, this does not seem to directly correlate with student outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the schools' performance.
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