Toms River Regional School District

The Toms River Regional School District in New Jersey comprises 18 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district's schools exhibit a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like North Dover Elementary School and Toms River High School East leading the way in proficiency rates and overall ratings.

Among the elementary schools, North Dover Elementary School stands out with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages, as well as the highest SchoolDigger rating of 3 stars out of 5 among the elementary schools. At the high school level, Toms River High School East leads the pack with higher proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Science, and the highest SchoolDigger rating of 2 stars out of 5 among the high schools. The Toms River Intermediate School East also stands out among the middle schools, with higher proficiency rates in key subjects compared to the district and state.

While the schools in the Toms River Regional School District exhibit a wide range of academic performance, the data suggests that socioeconomic factors, student-teacher ratios, and chronic absenteeism may play a significant role in shaping student outcomes. By identifying and addressing these areas of concern, the district can work to improve educational opportunities and support the success of all students across its diverse school community.