Summary:
The 08030 zip code area in New Jersey is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the overall academic performance of these schools is mixed, with some standout successes and areas for improvement, the data reveals important insights about the educational landscape in this community.
The clear standout in the area is Alice Costello Elementary School, which boasts impressive academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts. In the 2023-2024 school year, 75.1% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, significantly outperforming the state average of 43.6%. The school also shines in math, with 75% of 3rd graders meeting or exceeding standards, compared to the state average of 47.6%. In contrast, Gloucester City Middle School and Gloucester City High School struggle, with only 4.5% and 8.3% of 8th and 9th graders, respectively, meeting or exceeding math standards.
The data also reveals that the schools in the 08030 zip code serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 59.12% to 67.81%. This suggests the schools may face challenges in supporting students from low-income backgrounds. Additionally, all the schools in the area have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 16.6%, which could be impacting student learning and achievement. As the Gloucester City Public School District and the Brooklawn Public School District work to address these issues, the standout performance of Alice Costello Elementary School provides a model for success that can be replicated across the region.
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