Summary:
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School is the sole elementary school (grades K-8) in the Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School District located in Willingboro, New Jersey. With an enrollment of 359 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of New Jersey elementary schools over the past three years, earning a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates on the NJSLA assessments well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 33.3% compared to the state average of 43.6%, and the 8th grade Mathematics proficiency rate was only 3.2% compared to the state average of 19.4%. Additionally, the school has a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which may be contributing to the low academic achievement.
Socioeconomic factors also appear to be a challenge for Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School, with over 51% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and the school's per-student spending being below the state average. These factors may be impacting the school's resources and ability to support student learning, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.
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