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Ocean Gate Elementary School vs. Berkeley Township Elementary School

Should you attend Ocean Gate Elementary School or Berkeley Township Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ocean Gate Elementary School
126 West Arverne Avenue
Ocean Gate, NJ 08740
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Berkeley Township Elementary School
10 Emory Avenue
Bayville, NJ 08721
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Ocean Gate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ocean Gate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 561 students in grades 5-6, Berkeley Township Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
5-6
Total Students
133 students
561 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ocean Gate Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Berkeley Township Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ocean Gate Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Berkeley Township Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ocean Gate Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Berkeley Township Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Gate Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ocean Gate School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Township Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Berkeley Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1294 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#1474 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ocean Gate Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Berkeley Township Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
28%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ocean Gate Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ocean Gate School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berkeley Township Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ocean Gate Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ocean Gate School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berkeley Township Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
14%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ocean Gate Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ocean Gate School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berkeley Township Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ocean Gate Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Berkeley Township Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
23
-
Kindergarten Students
19
-
Grade 1 Students
15
-
Grade 2 Students
15
-
Grade 3 Students
14
-
Grade 4 Students
14
-
Grade 5 Students
18
291
Grade 6 Students
15
270

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ocean Gate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ocean Gate School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Berkeley Township Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Berkeley Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ocean Gate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ocean Gate School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Berkeley Township Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Berkeley Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ocean Gate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ocean Gate School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Berkeley Township Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Berkeley Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
67%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ocean Gate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ocean Gate School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Berkeley Township Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Berkeley Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ocean Gate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ocean Gate School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Berkeley Township Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Berkeley Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ocean Gate Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ocean Gate School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Berkeley Township Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Berkeley Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ocean Gate Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ocean Gate School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Berkeley Township Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Berkeley Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ocean Gate Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ocean Gate School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Berkeley Township Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Berkeley Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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