Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sandshore Rd. Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sandshore Rd. Elementary School serves the northwest part of Budd Lake, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 12.8 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandshore Rd. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sandshore Rd. Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sandshore Rd. Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandshore Rd. Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#497 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
School Mascot
Marauders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandshore Rd. Elementary School's ranking?
Sandshore Rd. Elementary School is ranked #497 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Sandshore Rd. Elementary School often compared to?
Sandshore Rd. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Netcong Elementary School, Chester M. Stephens Elementary School, Aaron Decker School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sandshore Rd. Elementary School?
409 students attend Sandshore Rd. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sandshore Rd. Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandshore Rd. Elementary School?
Sandshore Rd. Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sandshore Rd. Elementary School offer ?
Sandshore Rd. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandshore Rd. Elementary School part of?
Sandshore Rd. Elementary School is part of Mount Olive Township School District.
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