Serving 326 students in grades 4-8, Ocean City Intermediate 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 46% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ocean City Intermediate School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Ocean City, NJ, covering an area of approximately 11.6 square miles. Typically, families within this zone can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 5.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocean City Intermediate School's student population of 326 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Ocean City Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean City Intermediate School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#860 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
18%
35%
Black
4%
14%
White
76%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean City Intermediate School's ranking?
Ocean City Intermediate School is ranked #860 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ocean City Intermediate School often compared to?
Ocean City Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean City Primary School, Ocean City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ocean City Intermediate School?
326 students attend Ocean City Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ocean City Intermediate School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocean City Intermediate School?
Ocean City Intermediate School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocean City Intermediate School offer ?
Ocean City Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean City Intermediate School part of?
Ocean City Intermediate School is part of Ocean City School District.
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