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District Summary Ratings

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ACADEMICS

District Student Progress

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ACADEMICS

Academic Summary

Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
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Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Finances

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District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
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Parent / Guardian
June 28, 2024
Leadership is absolutely horrible. The principal(hasn't been there too long) and dean don't do much. They will punish some kids but not others. The dean doesn't follow up with anything she says she... More
Review for Bridesburg School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 21, 2024
Terrible the school is filled with hate speech and sexism. (Mainly from students not staff). Drugs are present A LOT, no one learns anything, no prep for college, sexual harassment, basically all guys... More
Review for Swenson Arts & Technology High School
Parent / Guardian
June 16, 2024
I’m so impressed by my son’s kindergarten year! This is such a great school- great principal, teachers and staff that truly care about the students and their success. The parents are engaged,... More
Review for Edwin M Stanton School
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