Summary:
The Township of Ocean School District has only one middle school, the Township of Ocean Intermediate School, which serves 890 students in grades 5-8. The school has a diverse student population, with 59.44% White, 10.22% African American, 20.67% Hispanic, 7.19% Asian, and 2.47% two or more races. While the school excels in Algebra I, with over 80% of students scoring proficient or better, its performance in middle-grade mathematics is below the state average, indicating room for improvement in certain subject areas.
The school's academic performance on the NJSLA assessments is mixed, with the school outperforming the state average in 5th, 7th, and 8th grade English Language Arts, but falling behind in 6th grade. In Mathematics, the school outperforms the state average in 5th grade but falls behind in the higher grades. The school's performance in Science is also below the state average in both 5th and 8th grades. With a chronic absenteeism rate of 10.1% and a student-teacher ratio of 8.9, the school's resources and learning environment are important factors to consider.
Overall, the Township of Ocean School District has a single middle school that demonstrates both strengths and areas for improvement. The school's exceptional performance in Algebra I and its diverse student population are positive attributes, while the uneven academic performance across grade levels and subjects suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students reach their full potential.
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