As New Jersey releases its latest school performance reports, Cherry Hill and other districts get a chance to gauge their progress after the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
These reports, issued by the New Jersey Department of Education, offer valuable insights into various metrics, including test scores and graduation rates. Let’s dive into the details and see how Cherry Hill schools fared in the 2022-23 academic year.
Understanding the Metrics
The School Performance Reports analyze schools based on a range of factors, such as standardized test scores, student growth, and graduation rates. For the first time since the pandemic began, the NJDOE included student growth data, providing a more comprehensive view of academic progress. Additionally, the reports consider indicators like chronic absenteeism and performance among underserved student groups.
Summative Scores and Ratings
Each school receives a summative score, ranging from 1 to 99, based on factors like graduation rates and proficiency in English and math. Higher scores indicate better performance, with schools categorized for support and improvement as needed. Schools are also ranked relative to their peers, with percentile ratings from 1 to 100.
Cherry Hill Schools: A Snapshot
Let’s take a closer look at how each school in the Cherry Hill district performed:
- Cherry Hill High School East: Summative Score – 70.94, Summative Ranking – 78.89
- Cherry Hill High School West: Summative Score – 42.12, Summative Ranking – 38.89
- A. Russell Knight Elementary School: Summative Score – 82.6, Summative Ranking – 91.48
- John A. Carusi Middle School: Summative Score – 33.72, Summative Ranking – 24.9
- And more…
Additional District Data
- Total students: 10,753
- English learners: 4.3%
- Students with disabilities: 17.8%
- Average teaching experience: 14.8 years
- Economically disadvantaged students: 18.8%
- Student-to-teacher ratio: 12 to 1
Assessment Results
- English Language Arts: 62.4% proficient
- Math: 48.3% proficient
Student Growth and Attendance
- English Language Arts: Student growth percentile of 52
- Math: Student growth percentile of 53
- Chronic absenteeism: 15.3%
Graduation and College Readiness
- Four-year graduation rate: 94.1%
- Five-year graduation rate: 93.5%
- Enrollment in advanced-placement or international baccalaureate courses: 53.7%
- Dual enrollment: 64.4%
- Industry-valued credentials: 0%
Conclusion
While Cherry Hill schools have demonstrated strengths in areas like graduation rates and student growth, there are also opportunities for improvement, particularly in math proficiency and chronic absenteeism. These performance reports serve as valuable tools for educators, parents, and community members to identify areas of success and focus efforts for continued growth and excellence in education. For a detailed overview, you can explore the state’s report on the district and its schools.
