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Ridgewood NJ, a new Edunomics Lab study analyzed return on investment (ROI) in education from 2013 to 2024, examining per-pupil spending alongside 4th-grade reading and 8th-grade math scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). The goal? To determine which states have been the most (or least) successful in leveraging funding for academic improvement.
How Has New Jersey Performed?
New Jersey has historically been one of the highest-spending states on education, but has this investment translated into better student outcomes?
Key Findings:
- Per-Pupil Spending: New Jersey’s education funding has steadily increased over the past decade.
- Reading & Math Performance: While some gains have been made, the data suggests that increased spending has not always led to proportional improvements in NAEP scores.
- ROI in Education: Compared to other states, New Jersey’s spending-to-outcome efficiency varies, with certain districts seeing higher returns on investment than others.
What’s Next for New Jersey’s Schools?
With this data, policymakers and educators have a crucial opportunity to:
- Assess spending efficiency and ensure dollars are directed toward high-impact programs.
- Identify successful strategies in districts that have demonstrated strong ROI.
- Address disparities where increased funding has not resulted in academic gains.
New Jersey’s education system is at a pivotal moment—how funding is allocated moving forward could shape student success for years to come.
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This is what happens when public schools are run with a liberal agenda!
And spend the taxpayer money on unnecessary stuff
But our DEI, Transgender, Misandrist, Anti-Christian and Illegal Alien scores are soaring.