The Cape May County Special Services School District is a special education public school district headquartered in Middle Township, in Cape May County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Ocean Academy serves 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocean Academy's student population of 150 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ocean Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ocean Academy often compared to?
Ocean Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ocean Academy?
150 students attend Ocean Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ocean Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocean Academy?
Ocean Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocean Academy offer ?
Ocean Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean Academy part of?
Ocean Academy is part of Cape May County Special Services School District.
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