Serving 1,044 students in grades 6-8, Toms River Intermediate School South 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 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,044 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Toms River Intermediate School South serves the southern part of Beachwood, NJ, covering an area of approximately 10.7 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Toms River Intermediate School South's student population of 1,044 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,044 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Toms River Intermediate School South ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Toms River Intermediate School South is 0.59, 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
#1512 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Seminoles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toms River Intermediate School South's ranking?
Toms River Intermediate School South is ranked #1512 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Toms River Intermediate School South often compared to?
Toms River Intermediate School Southis often viewed alongside schools like Toms River Intermediate School North, Red Bank Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Toms River Intermediate School South?
1,044 students attend Toms River Intermediate School South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Toms River Intermediate School South students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Toms River Intermediate School South?
Toms River Intermediate School South has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Toms River Intermediate School South offer ?
Toms River Intermediate School South offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Toms River Intermediate School South part of?
Toms River Intermediate School South is part of Toms River Regional School District.
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