Seaside Heights School District

The Seaside Heights School District in New Jersey consists of a single school, Hugh J. Boyd Junior Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's diverse student population includes a significant percentage of Hispanic and African American students, but its academic performance is generally below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

While the school has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.4, indicating a focus on individualized attention, its students struggle with academic proficiency. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rate is just 10.5%, compared to the state average of 42%. Additionally, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 35.6% in the 2021-2022 school year. These factors suggest that the Seaside Heights School District and the school itself may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and address the unique needs of the school community.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $16,802, the academic performance data indicates that the funding may not be effectively utilized or that additional support is needed to address the specific challenges faced by the school and its students. The district and school leadership will need to carefully examine the root causes of the underperformance and develop a comprehensive plan to support the diverse student population and improve overall academic achievement.