Summary:
The South Amboy School District in New Jersey has only one elementary school, South Amboy Elementary. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of New Jersey elementary schools over the past three years, with a performance rating of just 1 out of 5 stars on the SchoolDigger scale.
South Amboy Elementary's academic achievement lags significantly behind state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 29.8% to 39.5% in ELA and 16.8% to 40% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 43.6% to 52.3% and 40.1% to 47.6%, respectively. The school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate was also well below the state average at 16.8%.
Other concerning metrics for South Amboy Elementary include a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (46.55%) and a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%. While the school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio appear relatively favorable, the persistent academic challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes.
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