Summary:
The 08755 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Joseph A. Citta Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Toms River Regional School District. With a total enrollment of 522 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of New Jersey elementary schools over the past 3 years, indicating significant academic challenges.
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School underperforms compared to both the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, a high percentage of students (67.62%) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the school serves a population with lower socioeconomic status, which can impact educational outcomes.
The school's spending per student of $6,372 is lower than the national average, which may limit the resources available to support student learning and address the school's challenges. Overall, the data indicates that Joseph A. Citta Elementary School faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges that will likely require a comprehensive approach involving increased resources, targeted interventions, and collaboration with the district and community to improve student success.
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