Summary:
The Township of Ocean School District in New Jersey is home to three elementary schools: Wayside Elementary School, Ocean Township Elementary School, and Wanamassa Elementary School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and provide educational opportunities in a diverse community.
Among the three schools, Wanamassa Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 178th out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Wanamassa boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages, as well as the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 6.2%. However, the student demographics at Wanamassa differ from the other schools, with a higher percentage of white students and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
In contrast, Ocean Township Elementary School and Wayside Elementary School have more diverse student populations and lower academic performance, as evidenced by their lower test scores and statewide rankings. These disparities suggest that the Township of Ocean School District may benefit from a closer examination of the factors contributing to the performance differences and the implementation of strategies to ensure more equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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