Serving 100 students in grades 3-6, Long Beach Island Grade School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Long Beach Island Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Long Beach Island Grade School's student population of 100 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Long Beach Island Grade School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Beach Island Grade School is 0.32, 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
#926 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
16%
32%
Black
n/a
15%
White
81%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Beach Island Grade School's ranking?
Long Beach Island Grade School is ranked #926 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Long Beach Island Grade School?
100 students attend Long Beach Island Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Long Beach Island Grade School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Beach Island Grade School?
Long Beach Island Grade School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Long Beach Island Grade School offer ?
Long Beach Island Grade School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Long Beach Island Grade School part of?
Long Beach Island Grade School is part of Long Beach Island Consolidated School District.
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