Ocean Township Elementary School vs. Wayside Elementary School
Should I attend Ocean Township Elementary School or Wayside Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ocean Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Wayside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ocean Township Elementary 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wayside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
390 students
564 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#854 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#782 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
51
61
Kindergarten Students
69
92
Grade 1 Students
58
87
Grade 2 Students
53
104
Grade 3 Students
60
88
Grade 4 Students
57
98
Ungraded Students
42
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
7%
% Hispanic
20%
19%
% Black
19%
10%
% White
49%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%