Summary:
The 07712 zip code area is home to 10 schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school grades, spread across two school districts - the Township of Ocean School District and the Asbury Park School District. The data reveals a stark contrast in performance between the schools in these two districts, with the Township of Ocean schools consistently outperforming the Asbury Park schools on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
The standout schools in the area are Wayside Elementary School and Wanamassa Elementary School, both of which rank in the top quartile of New Jersey elementary schools. These schools boast impressive test scores, with over 67% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA and 74% in 3rd grade Math at Wayside, and over 81% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA and 71.5% in 3rd grade Math at Wanamassa. In contrast, while Asbury Park High School has a relatively high 91.3% four-year graduation rate, its test scores are well below the state averages.
The data also reveals significant differences in student demographics and school spending across the area. The schools in the Asbury Park School District have much higher free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 39.73% to 92.53%, compared to the Township of Ocean schools, which range from 15.41% to 31.82%. Additionally, per-student spending varies greatly, from $7,849 at Hope Academy Charter School to $43,843 at Regional Achievement Academy.
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