Top Rankings
Township Of Ocean School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,240 students in Township Of Ocean School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Township Of Ocean School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
3,240 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
356 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Township Of Ocean School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#307 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
212 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
620 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
32%
# Black Students
365 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
11%
15%
# White Students
1,964 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
61%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
161
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
216
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
199
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
215
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
198
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
217
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
216
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
205
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
245
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
248
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
239
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
253
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
251
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
145
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,514 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,864 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,514
$27,348
Spending / Student
$28,864
$26,228
Best Township Of Ocean School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayside Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
733 Bowne Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5710
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5710
Grades: PK-4
| 564 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ocean Township Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 Dow Avenue
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5690
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5690
Grades: PK-4
| 390 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wanamassa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Bendermere Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5700
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5700
Grades: PK-4
| 328 students
Rank: #44.
Township Of Ocean Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 West Park Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5630
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5630
Grades: 5-8
| 950 students
Rank: #55.
Ocean Township High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 West Park Avenue
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5650
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,008 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Township Of Ocean School District?
Township Of Ocean School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,240 students.
What is the rank of Township Of Ocean School District?
Township Of Ocean School District is ranked #310 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Township Of Ocean School District?
61% of Township Of Ocean School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Township Of Ocean School District?
Township Of Ocean School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Township Of Ocean School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,864 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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