Township of Ocean School District

The Township of Ocean School District in New Jersey consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 235 out of 609 school districts in the state and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, two elementary schools stand out as top performers. Wayside Elementary School ranks 190 out of 1,347 elementary schools in New Jersey and is rated 4 stars, with strong test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Similarly, Wanamassa Elementary School ranks 272 out of 1,347 and is also rated 4 stars, boasting impressive test scores. The district's high school, Ocean Township High School, has a 91.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.0% dropout rate.

While the district and its schools generally perform above the state average in many subject areas, there are some areas for improvement. For example, Ocean Township High School has lower proficiency rates in Algebra I compared to the district and state. Additionally, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% across all schools is an area that the district may want to investigate and address. The variation in free/reduced lunch rates across the schools also suggests potential socioeconomic differences within the district, which may impact student performance and resource allocation.