Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Oceanside Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 52% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
237 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)52%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)38%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
5%
32%
Black
n/a
15%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
92%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Oceanside Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Oceanside Charter School?
237 students attend Oceanside Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Oceanside Charter School students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oceanside Charter School?
Oceanside Charter School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oceanside Charter School offer ?
Oceanside Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Oceanside Charter School part of?
Oceanside Charter School is part of Oceanside Charter School District.
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