Beach Haven School

Beach Haven School is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Beach Haven School District in New Jersey. With just 63 students, it is significantly smaller than many of the surrounding schools in the area.

Despite its small size, Beach Haven School consistently outperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts. In the 2024-2025 school year, 70% of 3rd graders and 60% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 44.9% and 52.7%, respectively. The school also has an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.2 to 6.5 over the past few years, significantly lower than the nearby Stafford Township School District and Little Egg Harbor Township School District schools, which have ratios ranging from 8.1 to 14.0. Additionally, Beach Haven School has had relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.6% to 16.6% over the past few years, lower than the 14.9% rate reported for many of the nearby schools.

One interesting finding is that Beach Haven School has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4% to 4.17% in recent years. This is significantly lower than the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 24.23% to 52.06%. This suggests the school serves a more affluent population compared to the surrounding area, which could be a factor in its strong academic performance. However, the small size of the school may present some challenges, such as limited course offerings or extracurricular activities, though the low student-teacher ratio could help offset these potential drawbacks.