The Robbinsville Public Schools last month received some welcome news—a notice from the state Department of Education that essentially gives the school district an “A” grade.
The findings—following mandatory financial audits and a comprehensive review by the state—show the district’s schools are “high performing,” financially strong and operating at peak performance, as per the Quality Single Accountability Continuum.
In order for a school district to pass a section, it must meet the 80% threshold in all five areas of analysis. The Robbinsville schools exceeded this threshold in all five categories, with two of them being perfect.
However, with a score of 85% in Instruction and Program, the Robbinsville schools need to improve test scores in both math and English Language Arts, the findings noted.
“The state’s findings support the revisions we are making to the schedules at the middle and elementary schools, as well as updating our ELA program for grades K-8 and the math curriculum for grades K-8,” said Superintendent Brian Betze.
State education officials conduct the QSAC assessment every three years for all New Jersey school districts. The state reviews 55 curriculum documents and 189 indicators.
The Robbinsville Public Schools made significant progress in the past three years and now meets the criteria for being considered a high-performing district.
The state also looks at long-term planning as part of a comprehensive assessment. The school district, under Betze’s direction, is completing a strategic planning process that began in the winter, comprising more than 110 community volunteers.
The group met monthly to set a long-term direction for improving student achievement. Community recommendations are incorporated in a draft Robbinsville Public Schools 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, which the school board was expected to adopt at its June 27 meeting.
