Summary:
The 08039 zip code area has only one school, South Harrison Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 and is part of the South Harrison Township School District. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years, but its academic performance on NJSLA tests has been mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts generally below the state average and more varied results in Mathematics.
South Harrison Elementary School's chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% is higher than the state average, indicating a potential area of concern. However, the school has a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 14.41%. The school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $11,098, and the student-teacher ratio for the 2022-2023 school year was 13.3, which is lower than the state average.
While the single school in the 08039 zip code area has some areas of strength, such as its lower student-teacher ratio, the mixed academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rate suggest the need for a closer examination of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and targeted interventions to improve student learning outcomes and address attendance issues. Comparing the school's performance to the district and state averages provides valuable context for identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring all students receive a high-quality education.
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