Summary:
The city of Oakhurst, New Jersey is home to two schools: Ocean Township High School and Ocean Township Elementary School, both part of the Township of Ocean School District. While the high school performs above the state average in English Language Arts, both schools struggle with math proficiency, particularly in Algebra I and Geometry.
Ocean Township High School is ranked in the top half of New Jersey high schools and maintains a 3-star rating, indicating average performance. It boasts a strong 91.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.0% dropout rate. However, the school's math proficiency is a concern, with only 12.2% of students scoring proficient or better in Algebra I. In contrast, Ocean Township Elementary School performs above the state average in English Language Arts, but also struggles with math proficiency, with only 43.3% of 3rd graders and 45.9% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better.
The data suggests that the district may need to allocate additional resources and support to address the needs of its higher-need student population, particularly at the elementary school level, where 45.66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The district could also explore opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the high school and elementary school to identify best practices and strategies for improving student outcomes, especially in mathematics.
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