Summary:
There is only one elementary school located in the 08751 zip code - Hugh J. Boyd Junior Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 and is part of the Seaside Heights School District. The school is struggling academically, with student performance well below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, ranking in the bottom quarter of New Jersey elementary schools for the past three years.
Despite higher-than-average per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Hugh J. Boyd Junior Elementary School has very low proficiency rates, with only 14.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, 6.3% of 4th graders proficient or better in Math, and 15% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science, compared to state averages of 44.9%, 46.7%, and 30.1%, respectively. The school also struggles with high rates of chronic absenteeism at nearly 15%.
Serving a high-poverty student population, with over 91% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic challenges are likely exacerbated by socioeconomic factors. While the reasons for the school's poor performance are complex, significant interventions and support may be needed to improve student outcomes at Hugh J. Boyd Junior Elementary School.
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