Summary:
The 08722 zip code in New Jersey is home to a single middle school, Toms River Intermediate School South, which serves grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 1,095 students. The school is part of the Toms River Regional School District, which is ranked 460 out of 609 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Toms River Intermediate School South has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, going from 444 out of 748 in 2022-2023 to 501 out of 743 in 2023-2024 and 516 out of 752 in 2024-2025, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is generally below state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 38.9% to 46.3% and Mathematics proficiency rates ranging from 8.8% to 24.6%, compared to state averages of 56.1% to 57.1% and 20.7% to 39.8%, respectively. Additionally, the school's 8th grade Science proficiency rate is 13.1%, compared to the state average of 19%.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $7,586 and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.6, the academic challenges faced by Toms River Intermediate School South suggest a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes. The school's high percentage of students (42.74%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch also indicates that the school serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the academic difficulties.
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