Summary:
The 08755 zip code in New Jersey is home to a single elementary school, Joseph A. Citta Elementary School, which serves students from the surrounding area. 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.
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School has seen a declining statewide ranking over the past few years, going from 1137 out of 1347 elementary schools in 2024-2025 to 1042 out of 1342 in 2022-2023. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects, with only 22.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 34.1% for the district and 44.9% for the state. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% for the 2023-2024 school year, indicating a need for improved student engagement and attendance.
The data suggests that Joseph A. Citta Elementary School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school serves a population with a high percentage of students (67.62%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the school's student-teacher ratio is slightly lower than the state average, its spending per student is below the state average, which may be contributing to the academic struggles. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, increased resources, and a focus on addressing the socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student performance.
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