Ocean Academy Charter School

Ocean Academy Charter School is the sole elementary school (grades K-8) in the Ocean Academy Charter School District, located in Lakewood, New Jersey. The school serves a student population of 450, with a high percentage (90.89%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage.

While the school's student-teacher ratio of 11.5 to 1 is relatively favorable, the data reveals several areas of concern. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% is notably higher than the state average, which can negatively impact student learning and academic achievement. Additionally, the school's test scores on the NJSLA assessments are consistently lower than the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, the school scored 34.5% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 43.6%.

The low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students suggest that Ocean Academy Charter School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The relatively low spending per student ($8,235) may also indicate that the school is underfunded, which could contribute to the observed academic challenges. Targeted interventions and additional resources may be necessary to support the school's improvement and ensure that all students have access to a quality education.