Point Pleasant Beach School District

The Point Pleasant Beach School District consists of two schools: Point Pleasant Beach High School and G. Harold Antrim Elementary School. While the high school has mixed academic performance, the elementary school stands out as a strong performer, consistently earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceeding state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

G. Harold Antrim Elementary School is ranked 280 out of 1,338 New Jersey elementary schools, significantly higher than the district's overall ranking of 213 out of 613 schools. The school's Algebra I proficiency rates are particularly impressive, with 94.2% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, Point Pleasant Beach High School has a 91.1% 4-year graduation rate and a 1.2% dropout rate, but its academic performance, especially in mathematics, is more mixed compared to the state average.

The data suggests a potential need to examine curriculum alignment and instructional practices across the grade levels to address the disparity in academic performance between the elementary and high school. Additionally, the higher per-student spending at the elementary school compared to the high school may be contributing to the stronger academic outcomes observed at the earlier grade levels. Overall, the Point Pleasant Beach School District has a standout performer in G. Harold Antrim Elementary School, which could serve as a model for the district's efforts to improve student success.