Avalon Elementary School

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Avalon Elementary School ranks 97 th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Avalon Elementary School is a public middle school located in Avalon, New Jersey, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 83 students. The school is part of the Avalon School District, which is ranked 74 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Avalon Elementary School consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, with 100% of 7th and 8th-grade students proficient or better in ELA in 2022-2023, compared to the state averages of 55.7% and 55.3%, respectively. The school's science proficiency rates are also higher than the state average, with 35% of 5th-grade students and 25% of 8th-grade students scoring proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to the state averages of 26.8% and 18.6%, respectively. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, at 87.95% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity of some nearby schools, such as Jordan Road Elementary School.

Avalon Elementary School's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated, ranging from 6.0% in 2020-2021 to 25.5% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average of 16.8%. On the other hand, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.8 to 6.8 students per teacher over the past three school years, significantly lower than the ratios of many nearby schools, which typically range from 9 to 13.8 students per teacher. This exceptional student-teacher ratio may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, which consistently outperforms many of the nearby middle schools, such as Richard M. Teitelman Middle School.

Detail:

Public 5-8

235 32nd Street
Avalon, NJ 08202-1776

(609) 967-7544

District: Avalon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
97^th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,633

Student/teacher ratio: 6.8

Number of students: 83

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.0%

Hispanic:

10.8%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Avalon Elementary School ranks better than 87% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.04. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), Hispanic (10.8%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 3.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avalon Elementary School is 6.8. (See more...)

Compare Avalon Elementary School employs 12.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avalon Elementary School is $27,633.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Avalon Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Avalon Elementary School 97^th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Avalon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Avalon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Avalon School District 74^th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Avalon Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	87.12	31^st	574	94.6%
2004	92.79	1^st	588	99.8%
2009	86.70	30^th	664	95.5%
2012	88.05	26^th	677	96.2%
2013	84.58	69^th	704	90.2%
2014	81.14	118^th	717	83.5%
2015	87.49	43^rd	713	94.0%
2016	77.74	128^th	713	82.0%
2018	72.43	186^th	716	74.0%
2019	67.15	232^nd	745	68.9%
2021	69.86	175^th	652	73.2%
2022	84.74	80^th	745	89.3%
2023	83.04	97^th	748	87.0%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Avalon Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	92	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	92
1989	91	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	91
1990	91	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	91
1991	96	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	96
1992	97	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	97
1993	104	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	104
1994	110	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	110
1995	119	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	122
1996	119	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	122
1998	123	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	131
1999	122	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	130
2000	122	4	0	3	n/a	n/a	129
2001	108	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	113
2002	94	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	95
2003	94	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	95
2004	88	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	90
2005	72	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	76
2006	82	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	82
2007	81	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	87
2008	77	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	77
2009	77	0	0	0	0	0	77
2010	74	0	0	0	0	1	75
2011	74	0	1	0	0	0	75
2012	66	0	0	0	0	0	66
2013	61	0	0	0	0	0	61
2014	57	0	0	1	0	0	58
2015	48	0	0	2	0	0	50
2016	45	1	0	3	0	0	49
2017	38	1	0	4	0	0	43
2018	65	1	0	7	0	0	73
2019	43	1	0	17	0	0	61
2020	77	1	1	7	0	0	86
2021	69	1	1	5	0	1	77
2022	67	0	1	6	0	1	75
2023	73	0	0	9	0	1	83

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Avalon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	92	12.0	7.6	n/a
1989	91	12.0	7.5	n/a
1990	91	11.0	8.2	4.4
1991	96	11.0	8.7	4.2
1992	97	11.0	8.8	4.1
1993	104	14.0	7.4	13.5
1994	110	13.5	8.1	10.9
1995	122	14.0	8.7	9.8
1996	122	14.0	8.7	9.8
1998	131	14.0	9.4	8.4
1999	130	14.5	9.0	5.4
2000	129	15.0	8.6	14.7
2001	113	15.5	7.3	12.4
2002	95	14.8	6.4	7.4
2003	95	14.8	6.4	7.4
2004	90	13.8	6.5	3.3
2005	76	15.0	5.1	n/a
2006	82	15.0	5.5	8.5
2007	87	14.0	6.2	4.6
2008	77	12.0	6.4	5.2
2009	77	15.6	4.9	3.9
2010	75	14.0	5.3	n/a
2011	75	14.5	5.1	4
2012	66	13.3	4.9	4.5
2013	61	13.1	4.6	4.9
2014	58	12.2	4.7	5.2
2015	50	14.0	3.5	0
2016	49	10.0	4.9	0
2017	43	13.2	3.2	0
2018	73	12.1	6.0	0
2019	61	13.7	4.4	0
2020	86	14.3	6.0	3.5
2021	77	13.1	5.8	3.9
2022	75	11.1	6.7	4
2023	83	12.2	6.8	3.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Avalon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	92	12.0	7.6	n/a
1989	91	12.0	7.5	n/a
1990	91	11.0	8.2	4.4
1991	96	11.0	8.7	4.2
1992	97	11.0	8.8	4.1
1993	104	14.0	7.4	13.5
1994	110	13.5	8.1	10.9
1995	122	14.0	8.7	9.8
1996	122	14.0	8.7	9.8
1998	131	14.0	9.4	8.4
1999	130	14.5	9.0	5.4
2000	129	15.0	8.6	14.7
2001	113	15.5	7.3	12.4
2002	95	14.8	6.4	7.4
2003	95	14.8	6.4	7.4
2004	90	13.8	6.5	3.3
2005	76	15.0	5.1	n/a
2006	82	15.0	5.5	8.5
2007	87	14.0	6.2	4.6
2008	77	12.0	6.4	5.2
2009	77	15.6	4.9	3.9
2010	75	14.0	5.3	n/a
2011	75	14.5	5.1	4
2012	66	13.3	4.9	4.5
2013	61	13.1	4.6	4.9
2014	58	12.2	4.7	5.2
2015	50	14.0	3.5	0
2016	49	10.0	4.9	0
2017	43	13.2	3.2	0
2018	73	12.1	6.0	0
2019	61	13.7	4.4	0
2020	86	14.3	6.0	3.5
2021	77	13.1	5.8	3.9
2022	75	11.1	6.7	4
2023	83	12.2	6.8	3.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Avalon Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$384 (1.4%)	$27,249 (98.6%)	$27,633

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Avalon Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 232^nd of 745 Middle schools	Ranks 97^th of 748 Middle schools	18.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Avalon Elementary School)	68.8	65	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Avalon School District)	68.8	65	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.9	53.2	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Avalon Elementary School)	43.8	55	11.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Avalon School District)	43.8	55	11.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	46.8	40.1	6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Avalon Elementary School)	84.2	71.5	12.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Avalon School District)	84.2	71.5	12.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	56.1	49	7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Avalon Elementary School)	36.8	42.8	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Avalon School District)	36.8	42.8	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	40.6	34.3	6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Avalon Elementary School)	73.3	100	26.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Avalon School District)	73.3	100	26.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	62.8	55.7	7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Avalon Elementary School)	33.4	50	16.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Avalon School District)	33.4	50	16.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	42.1	33.8	8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Avalon Elementary School)	100	100
8th Grade English Language Arts (Avalon School District)	100	100
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	62.9	55.3	7.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	61	83	36.1%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	17	9	47.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	43	73	69.8%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0%	3.6%	3.6%

Schools Near Avalon Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)						NJSLA Mathematics (2023)						NJSLA Algebra I (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Avalon Elementary School	Public	5-8	235 32nd Street	Avalon	08202	Cape May County	Avalon School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 967-7544	83	12	6.8	3.6%	73 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	83	97^th of 748 public middle schools	87.0%		84.7	80^th of 745 public middle schools	89.3%	17	35.0	25.0			65.0	71.5	100.0	100.0			55.0	42.8	50.0				$27,633	$384	$27,249
Middle Township Elementary #4	Public	6-8	300 E Pacific Ave	Cape May Court House	08210	Cape May County	Middle Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 465-1834	594	43	13.8	52.4%	328 (55.2%)	113 (19.0%)	115 (19.4%)	17 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.4%)	36	458^th of 748 public middle schools	38.8%		36.8	462^nd of 745 public middle schools	38.0%	4		10.6				31.6	40.1	46.4				22.2	24.1	22.1	96.3	96.3	$11,804	$222	$11,582
Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools	Public	3-8	165 Academy Road	Dennisville	08214	Cape May County	Dennis Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 861-2821	363	32	11.2	28.7%	329 (90.6%)	11 (3.0%)	17 (4.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	44.7	391^st of 748 public middle schools	47.7%		40.5	430^th of 745 public middle schools	42.3%	39	11.1	14.3	17.2	43.1	37.0	32.2	53.4	56.0	20.3	55.4	30.2	25.4	30.0	23.7	83.3	83.3	$24,469	$647	$23,822
Wildwood Middle School	Public	6-8	4300 Pacific Ave	Wildwood	08260	Cape May County	Wildwood City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 522-7922	172	22	7.9	87.2%	40 (23.3%)	17 (9.9%)	115 (66.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13.3	676^th of 748 public middle schools	9.6%		15	650^th of 745 public middle schools	12.8%	26		1.5				9.3	9.1	6.4				4.6	14.3	13.1			$19,878	$1,800	$18,078
Upper Township Middle School	Public	6-8	525 Perry Rd	Woodbine	08270	Cape May County	Upper Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 628-3500	469	43	10.8	11.1%	430 (91.7%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (4.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	68.2	202^nd of 748 public middle schools	73.0%		74.2	161^st of 745 public middle schools	78.4%	41		22.3				68.1	70.6	72.7				40.5	43.3	8.9	84.6	84.6	$8,169		$8,169
Richard M. Teitelman Middle School	Public	7-8	687 Rt 9	Cape May	08204	Cape May County	Lower Cape May Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 884-3475	433	38	11.3	30.7%	327 (75.5%)	24 (5.5%)	66 (15.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	9 (2.1%)	38.2	430^th of 748 public middle schools	42.5%		36.9	461^st of 745 public middle schools	38.1%	31		11.1					52.6	34.9					29.6	15.0	83.9	83.9	$14,823	$511	$14,312
Sandman Consolidated School	Public	5-6	838 Seashore Rd	Cape May	08204	Cape May County	Lower Township Elementary School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 884-9410	347	31	11.1	48.4%	277 (79.8%)	21 (6.1%)	46 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)								(n/a)	11.2				29.4	31.3					29.4	25.7					$12,054	$65	$11,989
Ocean City Intermediate School	Public	4-8	1901 Bay Avenue	Ocean City	08226	Cape May County	Ocean City School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 399-5611	370	53	7.0	27.3%	288 (77.8%)	14 (3.8%)	61 (16.5%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62.7	247^th of 748 public middle schools	67.0%		59.7	265^th of 745 public middle schools	64.4%	18	32.4	16.5		54.8	59.7	46.5	78.2	83.6		67.2	51.4	32.7	32.5	17.0	79.6	79.6	$9,932		$9,932
Jordan Road Elementary School	Public	4-8	129 Jordan Road	Somers Point	08244	Atlantic County	Somers Point School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 927-7161	384	43	9.0	58.9%	146 (38.0%)	59 (15.4%)	142 (37.0%)	10 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (6.5%)	22.3	576^th of 748 public middle schools	23.0%		35.8	467^th of 745 public middle schools	37.3%	109	6.5	6.3		26.9	31.1	16.2	20.0	46.1		20.9	7.7	10.1	22.5	7.1	73.9	73.9	$17,522	$1,073	$16,449
Belhaven Middle School	Public	5-8	51 Belhaven Avenue	Linwood	08221	Atlantic County	Linwood City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 926-6700	358	32	11.1	10.6%	289 (80.7%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (9.5%)	19 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	84.7	84^th of 748 public middle schools	88.8%		85.6	72^nd of 745 public middle schools	90.3%	12	54.4	25.6			75.6	67.0	83.7	85.1			73.5	56.3	55.0	34.4	96.3	96.3	$9,797	$260	$9,537

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Avalon Elementary School ranks 97^th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 83 students attended Avalon Elementary School.

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Students at Avalon Elementary School are 88% White, 11% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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