New Jersey School District Rankings for the 2022-23 Academic Year
In New Jersey, the latest school district rankings have been released by the Department of Education for the 2022-23 academic year. These rankings are based on various factors such as standardized test scores, academic growth, graduation rates, and more. Here are some key highlights from the report:
- The state achieved a record-high four-year graduation rate of 91.1% since implementing the federal graduation rate calculation in 2011.
- New Jersey ranks second in the country for the highest percentage of schools offering at least one AP course.
- However, proficiency rates for math and English Language Arts assessments have been below standard for the past two years due to the impact of the pandemic.
- Chronic absenteeism among students in grades K-12 has been a significant concern, with 214,698 students identified as chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year.
Calculation of Summative Scores
The summative scores are calculated based on various factors including graduation rates, proficiency in English and math, academic growth, progress in English language proficiency, and chronic absenteeism. Schools are compared within their grade level categories to determine their scores.
Interpretation of Scores and Ratings
Summative scores range from 1 to 99, with higher scores indicating better performance. Schools with lower scores may be categorized for additional support and improvement. The summative ratings, on the other hand, are percentile ratings from 1 to 100, comparing schools within the same grade level category.
Top and Bottom Performers
Top Performers:
- Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District
- Glen Rock Public School District
- Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District
- Morris County Vocational School District
- Monmouth County Vocational School District
- Fair Lawn Public School District
- School District of the Chathams
- Bergen County Vocational Technical School District
- Haddonfield School District
Bottom Performers:
- Bayonne School District
- Trenton Public School District
- LEAD Charter School
- Paulsboro School District
- Camden City School District
- Asbury Park School District
For a detailed view of all school district scores and ratings, refer to the table provided.
Table note: Some schools may not have received scores due to incomplete data. Schools exclusively serving elementary students below grade 3 are not scored. Charter schools are listed separately.
If the table is not visible, please refer to the original source for the complete list of rankings.