Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ocean City Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean City Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Ocean City Primary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ocean City Primary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean City Primary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#757 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
18%
32%
Black
5%
15%
White
73%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean City Primary School's ranking?
Ocean City Primary School is ranked #757 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ocean City Primary School often compared to?
Ocean City Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean City Intermediate School, Ocean City High School, Stone Harbor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ocean City Primary School?
293 students attend Ocean City Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ocean City Primary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean City Primary School?
Ocean City Primary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocean City Primary School offer ?
Ocean City Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Ocean City Primary School part of?
Ocean City Primary School is part of Ocean City School District.
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