Summary:
The 08527 zip code area in Jackson Township, New Jersey is home to 11 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Jackson Township School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 437 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
Elms Elementary School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics among the elementary schools, as well as a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. At the middle school level, Carl W. Goetz Middle School has the highest proficiency rates in the district and the only 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Among the high schools, Jackson Liberty High School shines with a 92.8% proficiency rate in Algebra II, significantly higher than the district and state averages.
The data also reveals significant variation in school performance, with chronic absenteeism rates higher than the state average across all schools, and wide disparities in free/reduced lunch rates and spending per student. These factors may contribute to the overall lower academic performance in the district compared to state averages. While the presence of an alternative school, Manchester Regional Day School, suggests the district is addressing the needs of specialized student populations, the data highlights both strengths and areas for improvement within the Jackson Township School District.
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