Summary:
The 08225 zip code in Northfield, New Jersey is home to two schools: Northfield Community Elementary School and Northfield Community Middle School, both part of the Northfield City School District. While the district is ranked 239 out of 613 in New Jersey with a 3-star rating, the middle school stands out as the stronger performer of the two, consistently ranking higher in statewide assessments and boasting impressive Algebra I proficiency rates.
Northfield Community Middle School outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across most grade levels, with particularly strong results in Algebra I. However, both schools face challenges with higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates and relatively low science proficiency, particularly at the 8th-grade level. The similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios between the elementary and middle schools suggest that factors other than funding and staffing may be contributing to the performance differences.
Overall, the data indicates that the Northfield Community Middle School is the standout performer in this area, with higher statewide rankings and better academic outcomes than the elementary school. While both schools have room for improvement, the middle school's strong Algebra I proficiency and overall academic performance make it the more notable institution in the 08225 zip code.
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