Princeton Regional Schools Outperform State Average

Princeton Regional Schools have more experienced teachers, a higher percentage of students who take advanced placement courses and advanced science and math courses than the state average, according to a new study published by non-profit investigative journalism center ProPublica.

Princeton has 10 percent of students who receive free and reduced lunch‑ below than the state average- a number significantly higher than neighboring school districts in West Windsor, Montgomery and Hopewell.

The report, “The Opportunity Gap: Is Your State Providing Equal Access to Education" is available online.

Only Lawrence Township surpassed Princeton’s percentage of students eligible for free and reduced lunch, at 16 percent, although that number is still well below the state average.

Princeton Schools exceed the state average of percentage of students who take advanced math, although at 19 percent, Princeton’s percentage is less than its surrounding school districts.

The information was compiled from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights along with other 2009-10 federal education data. The national study examined all schools and districts where the districts had at least 3.000 students for the 2009-10 school year, or roughly three-quarters of all public school students.

To view the complete report, click here.