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• New State Test Shows Princeton Students Well Above Average, With Gaps In Math (patch.com) — Princeton families get a close look at how local juniors performed on New Jersey's new graduation test, with overall scores well above state averages but troubling gaps in math for Black, Hispanic, special education and multilingual learners. District leaders in Princeton outline new supports, including expanded lab classes and universal design for learning, while questioning the state's transparency about the adaptive exam and its scoring.
• Kelsey Wood leads Notre Dame field hockey to win over Princeton Day (trentonian.com) — In a Colonial Valley Conference matchup on Smoyer Field in Princeton, Notre Dame's Kelsey Wood scored twice and added an assist to power a 5–1 win over Princeton Day School. The game snapped PDS's recent dominance in the series and highlighted strong local talent, with both teams' coaches praising their players' effort and chemistry.
• NJ's Best High Schools Ranked In New Analysis (patch.com) — Several Princeton-area schools, including Princeton High School and private schools like Princeton Day School and Stuart Country Day, earned spots on Niche's latest list of New Jersey's top high schools. The rankings draw on millions of parent, student, and teacher reviews plus state data, helping local families compare academic, arts, and college-prep options across Mercer County and beyond.
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