Shark River Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Shark River Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Neptune Township School District in Neptune, New Jersey, with a student population of 245 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of New Jersey elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, significantly lower than the nearby Summerfield Elementary and Green Grove Elementary schools in the same district.

Shark River Hills Elementary School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are well below the state and district averages across all grade levels, with only 25% of 3rd graders, 33.3% of 4th graders, and 26.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 42%, 51.3%, and 53.2%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were 50% for 3rd grade, 16.7% for 4th grade, and 21.7% for 5th grade, compared to the state averages of 45.9%, 44.3%, and 40.1%. Additionally, Shark River Hills Elementary School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 9.9% in 2018-2019 to 25.9% in 2020-2021, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

The racial makeup of Shark River Hills Elementary School is relatively diverse, with a significant population of African American and Hispanic students. However, the school's performance data indicates that these student subgroups are not achieving at the same levels as their White and Asian peers, with lower proficiency rates and rankings. This points to potential issues of equity and opportunity gaps that need to be addressed. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and implementing targeted interventions and support could be crucial in helping Shark River Hills Elementary School improve and better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 312 Brighton Avenue
       Neptune, NJ  07753-5599


(732) 776-2200

District: Neptune Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
992nd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,635 Help


Students who attend Shark River Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Neptune Middle School
High:    Neptune High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  245

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.0%
Hispanic:
16.3%
African American:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.4% Help


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Compare Details Shark River Hills Elementary School ranks worse than 73.9% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Neptune Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Shark River Hills Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Neptune Township School District. Student population at Shark River Hills Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60%), Hispanic (16.3%), African American (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Neptune Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shark River Hills Elementary School is 9.4, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Neptune Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shark River Hills Elementary School is $12,635, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Neptune Township School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Shark River Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shark River Hills Elementary School 992nd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Shark River Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Neptune Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Neptune Township School District 548th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shark River Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Shark River Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.99 780th 1204 35.2%
2004 29.69 1033rd 1298 20.4%
2005 44.24 896th 1303 31.2%
2006 43.98 908th 1314 30.9%
2007 48.17 896th 1329 32.6%
2008 42.43 941st 1338 29.7%
2009 38.30 976th 1346 27.5%
2010 30.14 1066th 1354 21.3%
2011 36.96 996th 1360 26.8%
2012 41.62 936th 1363 31.3%
2013 35.69 995th 1367 27.2%
2014 28.58 1065th 1363 21.9%
2015 25.78 1027th 1357 24.3%
2016 45.37 780th 1346 42.1%
2017 37.08 891st 1352 34.1%
2018 39.46 880th 1353 35.0%
2019 32.69 964th 1360 29.1%
2021 22.72 972nd 1317 26.2%
2022 13.47 1184th 1345 12.0%
2023 26.91 992nd 1342 26.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shark River Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.82 767th 958 19.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shark River Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.81 484th 942 48.6%
2019 38.18 571st 948 39.8%
2021 34.89 559th 839 33.4%
2022 29.93 611th 863 29.2%
2023 20.13 736th 910 19.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Shark River Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.55 859th 1333 35.6%
2019 22.66 1062nd 1331 20.2%
2021 24.12 960th 1290 25.6%
2022 15.54 1113th 1326 16.1%
2023 35.08 843rd 1318 36.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Shark River Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.13 847th 1334 36.5%
2019 52.63 659th 1335 50.6%
2021 33.48 800th 1297 38.3%
2022 14.52 1134th 1324 14.4%
2023 44.42 728th 1315 44.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Shark River Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.98 416th 517 19.5%
2019 47.77 262nd 522 49.8%
2022 11.48 487th 494 1.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shark River Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.05 640th 896 28.6%
2022 22.18 756th 953 20.7%
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Rank History for White students at Shark River Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.27 591st 1022 42.2%
2019 14.35 915th 1023 10.6%
2023 36.37 645th 975 33.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Shark River Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 173 139 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1989 182 138 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1990 191 126 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1991 183 122 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1992 182 109 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1993 178 110 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1994 175 120 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1995 208 113 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1996 208 113 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1998 227 133 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1999 229 118 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 288 136 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2001 286 141 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2002 229 123 6 16 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2003 229 123 6 16 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2004 230 145 8 18 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2005 207 126 7 21 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2006 264 157 8 40 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2007 245 126 10 31 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2008 258 118 11 41 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2009 250 108 12 41 1 0 0 0 412
2010 262 117 10 36 1 1 8 0 435
2011 255 113 4 45 1 1 9 0 428
2012 255 95 3 46 1 1 8 0 409
2013 236 107 2 46 1 0 10 0 402
2014 217 99 3 51 1 0 11 0 382
2015 188 93 2 55 1 0 17 0 356
2016 163 78 0 52 1 0 21 0 315
2017 142 66 2 47 0 0 22 0 279
2018 139 59 5 41 0 0 17 0 261
2019 140 62 5 40 0 0 17 0 264
2020 136 60 4 39 0 0 15 0 254
2021 118 53 3 45 0 0 14 0 233
2022 120 46 2 36 0 0 15 0 219
2023 147 34 4 40 0 0 20 0 245

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shark River Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 323 21.0 15.3 n/a
1989 337 22.0 15.3 n/a
1990 326 21.0 15.5 22.4
1991 318 21.0 15.1 27
1992 312 23.0 13.5 34.6
1993 305 22.0 13.9 29.8
1994 307 23.0 13.3 30.6
1995 331 21.0 15.8 26
1996 331 21.0 15.8 26
1998 378 22.0 17.2 27.2
1999 365 22.0 16.6 31.5
2000 448 25.0 17.9 33
2001 450 25.2 17.9 35.8
2002 374 27.0 13.9 35
2003 374 27.0 13.9 35
2004 401 27.0 14.9 35.2
2005 361 26.0 13.9 n/a
2006 469 28.0 16.8 31.3
2007 412 34.0 12.1 26
2008 429 29.0 14.8 27
2009 412 30.1 11.1 30.6
2010 435 32.0 13.5 29.9
2011 428 32.0 13.3 30.6
2012 409 36.6 11.1 32.3
2013 402 32.0 12.5 37.3
2014 382 32.0 11.9 32.7
2015 356 30.0 11.8 35.7
2016 315 30.0 10.5 38.1
2017 279 25.0 11.1 33
2018 261 28.0 9.3 30.7
2019 264 25.0 10.5 28
2020 254 26.0 9.7 28
2021 233 27.0 8.6 31.3
2022 219 27.0 8.1 24.7
2023 245 26.0 9.4 20.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shark River Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 323 21.0 15.3 n/a
1989 337 22.0 15.3 n/a
1990 326 21.0 15.5 22.4
1991 318 21.0 15.1 27
1992 312 23.0 13.5 34.6
1993 305 22.0 13.9 29.8
1994 307 23.0 13.3 30.6
1995 331 21.0 15.8 26
1996 331 21.0 15.8 26
1998 378 22.0 17.2 27.2
1999 365 22.0 16.6 31.5
2000 448 25.0 17.9 33
2001 450 25.2 17.9 35.8
2002 374 27.0 13.9 35
2003 374 27.0 13.9 35
2004 401 27.0 14.9 35.2
2005 361 26.0 13.9 n/a
2006 469 28.0 16.8 31.3
2007 412 34.0 12.1 26
2008 429 29.0 14.8 27
2009 412 30.1 11.1 30.6
2010 435 32.0 13.5 29.9
2011 428 32.0 13.3 30.6
2012 409 36.6 11.1 32.3
2013 402 32.0 12.5 37.3
2014 382 32.0 11.9 32.7
2015 356 30.0 11.8 35.7
2016 315 30.0 10.5 38.1
2017 279 25.0 11.1 33
2018 261 28.0 9.3 30.7
2019 264 25.0 10.5 28
2020 254 26.0 9.7 28
2021 233 27.0 8.6 31.3
2022 219 27.0 8.1 24.7
2023 245 26.0 9.4 20.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shark River Hills Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $631 (5.0%) $12,004 (95.0%) $12,635

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shark River Hills Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 964th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 992nd of 1342 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shark River Hills Elementary School)19.425
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Neptune Township School District)22.823.3
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shark River Hills Elementary School)32.450
 17.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Neptune Township School District)25.728.8
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shark River Hills Elementary School)54.233.3
 20.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Neptune Township School District)35.527.4
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shark River Hills Elementary School)5616.7
 39.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Neptune Township School District)31.622
 9.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shark River Hills Elementary School)51.826.1
 25.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Neptune Township School District)41.239.3
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shark River Hills Elementary School)48.121.7
 26.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Neptune Township School District)26.422.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students264245
 7.2%
African American6234
 45.2%
American Indian00
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic4040
Pacific Islander00
White140147
 5%
Two or More Races1720
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28%20.4%
 7.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shark River Hills Elementary School

Students at Shark River Hills Elementary School are 60% White, 16% Hispanic, 14% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Shark River Hills Elementary School ranks 992nd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 245 students attended Shark River Hills Elementary School.

Students who attend Shark River Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Neptune Middle School
High : Neptune High School


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