Point Pleasant Borough School District

2100 Panther Path
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Point Pleasant Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,713 students in Point Pleasant Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Point Pleasant Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
2,713 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
246 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Point Pleasant Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#164 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Point Pleasant Borough   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Point Pleasant Borough   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Point Pleasant Borough   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
92%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Point Pleasant Borough   School District and public school graduation rate of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
241 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
32%
# Black Students
14 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
2,399 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
88%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
14
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
196
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
195
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
168
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
184
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
199
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
182
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
203
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
222
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
221
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
214
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
237
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
202
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
60
55,408

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,035 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,310 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of Point Pleasant Borough   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$55 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of Point Pleasant Borough   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,035
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Point Pleasant Borough   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,310
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in Point Pleasant Borough   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Point Pleasant Borough School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Laura Herbert Dr
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #22.
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Riviera Parkway
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Rank: #33.
Point Pleasant Borough High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Laura Herbert Dr
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 891 students
Rank: #44.
Ocean Road Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Benedict Street
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Point Pleasant Borough School District?
Point Pleasant Borough School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,713 students.
What is the rank of Point Pleasant Borough School District?
Point Pleasant Borough School District is ranked #167 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Point Pleasant Borough School District?
88% of Point Pleasant Borough School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Point Pleasant Borough School District?
Point Pleasant Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Point Pleasant Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,310 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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