Summary:
The Ocean City School District in New Jersey is home to one standout elementary school, Ocean City Primary School. This school has consistently ranked in the top half of New Jersey elementary schools, with a statewide ranking of 255 out of 1,342 schools in the 2022-2023 school year.
Ocean City Primary School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with its 3rd grade students outperforming the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In 2024-2025, 47.3% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 44.9%, and 58.2% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 49.8%. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% and spends $12,032 per student, which is higher than the state average.
While Ocean City Primary School's academic performance remains strong, its statewide ranking has declined from 255 in 2022-2023 to 384 in 2023-2024 and 555 in 2024-2025. This could indicate that other schools in the state are improving at a faster rate, or that the school is facing challenges in maintaining its relative position. However, the school's focus on resource allocation and student support, as evidenced by its high spending per student, suggests a commitment to providing a high-quality education for its diverse student population.
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