Hooper Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Hooper Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Toms River, New Jersey, serving 676 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Toms River Regional School District. While the district is ranked 471 out of 615 in New Jersey, Hooper Avenue stands out with its strong academic performance, particularly among Hispanic and low-income students.

Hooper Avenue Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (78.55%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, the school outperforms the district average, with 58.4% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 42.4%. Notably, Hooper Avenue's Hispanic and low-income students perform exceptionally well, ranking 349 and 395 out of 982 and 910 New Jersey elementary schools, respectively, in ELA. This suggests the school has effective strategies in place to support these student subgroups.

However, Hooper Avenue Elementary has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.5% in 2020-2021 to 14.7% in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 415 out of 1,363 New Jersey elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 773 out of 1,342 in 2022-2023, despite its relatively strong performance. The school and district should address the rising absenteeism and investigate the reasons behind the declining ranking to ensure continued academic success for all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1517 Hooper Avenue
       Toms River, NJ  08753


(732) 505-5850

District: Toms River Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
773rd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,561 Help


Students who attend Hooper Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Toms River Intermediate School East
High:    Toms River High School East

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  676

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
Hispanic:
14.9%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.3% Help


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Compare Details Hooper Avenue Elementary School ranks worse than 57.6% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 4th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Toms River Regional School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.6%), Hispanic (14.9%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Toms River Regional School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hooper Avenue Elementary School is 14. 10 elementary schools in the Toms River Regional School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hooper Avenue Elementary School is $6,561. 6 elementary schools in the Toms River Regional School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hooper Avenue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hooper Avenue Elementary School 773rd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Hooper Avenue Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Toms River Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Toms River Regional School District 471st of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hooper Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hooper Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.07 443rd 1204 63.2%
2004 73.60 367th 1298 71.7%
2005 70.78 440th 1303 66.2%
2006 75.78 318th 1314 75.8%
2007 74.28 328th 1329 75.3%
2008 70.91 440th 1338 67.1%
2009 71.56 430th 1346 68.1%
2010 68.08 499th 1354 63.1%
2011 71.53 427th 1360 68.6%
2012 70.20 487th 1363 64.3%
2013 65.59 593rd 1367 56.6%
2014 72.80 415th 1363 69.6%
2015 62.64 525th 1357 61.3%
2016 62.70 541st 1346 59.8%
2017 54.03 678th 1352 49.9%
2018 58.82 597th 1353 55.9%
2019 48.76 740th 1360 45.6%
2021 53.59 552nd 1317 58.1%
2022 59.47 559th 1345 58.4%
2023 42.63 773rd 1342 42.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hooper Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.77 507th 1001 49.4%
2019 30.15 658th 1007 34.7%
2021 46.80 392nd 868 54.8%
2022 54.47 355th 949 62.6%
2023 51.73 379th 958 60.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hooper Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.87 140th 942 85.1%
2019 47.86 446th 948 53.0%
2021 71.99 114th 839 86.4%
2022 81.49 98th 863 88.6%
2023 50.06 395th 910 56.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Hooper Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.40 584th 1333 56.2%
2019 43.75 793rd 1331 40.4%
2021 54.58 523rd 1290 59.5%
2022 55.06 596th 1326 55.1%
2023 40.68 762nd 1318 42.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hooper Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.17 573rd 1334 57.0%
2019 53.53 648th 1335 51.5%
2021 52.03 551st 1297 57.5%
2022 62.64 490th 1324 63.0%
2023 45.72 702nd 1315 46.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hooper Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.23 50th 870 94.3%
2019 74.50 175th 899 80.5%
2021 83.22 98th 896 89.1%
2022 81.44 130th 953 86.4%
2023 57.70 349th 982 64.5%
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Rank History for White students at Hooper Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.30 633rd 1022 38.1%
2019 28.36 780th 1023 23.8%
2021 42.65 536th 964 44.4%
2022 42.11 590th 976 39.5%
2023 25.23 760th 975 22.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hooper Avenue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1031 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1035
1989 1158 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1165
1990 1179 5 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1189
1991 1163 8 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1187
1992 1141 5 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1162
1993 1166 10 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1195
1994 1174 9 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1196
1995 1100 4 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1129
1996 1100 4 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1129
1998 1086 25 23 35 1 n/a n/a 0 1170
1999 1036 30 23 48 1 n/a n/a 0 1138
2000 957 12 13 21 1 n/a n/a 0 1004
2001 952 8 12 23 1 n/a n/a 0 996
2002 988 7 16 25 2 n/a n/a 0 1038
2003 988 7 16 25 2 n/a n/a 0 1038
2004 935 10 25 23 2 n/a n/a 0 995
2005 941 7 28 29 1 n/a n/a 0 1006
2006 785 13 28 26 1 n/a n/a 0 853
2007 755 14 29 26 0 n/a n/a 0 824
2008 686 9 26 31 0 n/a n/a 0 752
2009 654 12 22 38 0 0 9 0 735
2010 625 8 18 43 0 0 11 0 705
2011 649 7 15 44 0 0 7 0 722
2012 681 5 15 43 0 0 12 0 756
2013 670 7 13 47 0 0 18 0 755
2014 655 5 11 55 0 2 15 0 743
2015 643 6 10 54 0 0 13 0 726
2016 659 6 9 51 0 0 20 0 745
2017 636 11 8 51 0 0 22 0 728
2018 627 11 12 54 0 0 25 0 729
2019 603 12 15 62 0 0 28 0 720
2020 597 12 10 71 0 1 27 0 718
2021 556 14 9 71 0 1 26 0 677
2022 526 11 9 89 0 1 27 0 663
2023 531 11 8 101 0 1 24 0 676

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 Hooper Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1035 55.0 18.8 n/a
1989 1165 58.0 20.0 n/a
1990 1189 59.0 20.1 4.1
1991 1187 59.0 20.1 4
1992 1162 56.0 20.7 6
1993 1195 60.0 19.9 6.9
1994 1196 58.0 20.6 5.5
1995 1129 56.0 20.2 5.2
1996 1129 56.0 20.2 5.2
1998 1170 53.0 22.1 9.8
1999 1138 52.0 21.9 11.2
2000 1004 53.0 18.9 7.5
2001 996 53.3 18.7 8.2
2002 1038 54.0 19.2 7.4
2003 1038 54.0 19.2 7.4
2004 995 55.0 18.1 7.2
2005 1006 54.0 18.6 n/a
2006 853 47.0 18.1 8.9
2007 824 46.0 17.9 6.9
2008 752 39.0 19.3 7.2
2009 735 51.2 13.6 8
2010 705 44.0 16.0 10.9
2011 722 43.0 16.7 13.4
2012 756 46.4 16.2 12.6
2013 755 50.0 15.1 13.4
2014 743 48.6 15.2 17.1
2015 726 47.0 15.4 15.3
2016 745 51.0 14.6 14.4
2017 728 51.9 14.0 15
2018 729 49.5 14.7 14.1
2019 720 49.0 14.6 13.1
2020 718 46.5 15.4 14.3
2021 677 47.5 14.2 14.2
2022 663 43.3 15.3 14.9
2023 676 48.0 14.0 17.3

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 Hooper Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1035 55.0 18.8 n/a
1989 1165 58.0 20.0 n/a
1990 1189 59.0 20.1 4.1
1991 1187 59.0 20.1 4
1992 1162 56.0 20.7 6
1993 1195 60.0 19.9 6.9
1994 1196 58.0 20.6 5.5
1995 1129 56.0 20.2 5.2
1996 1129 56.0 20.2 5.2
1998 1170 53.0 22.1 9.8
1999 1138 52.0 21.9 11.2
2000 1004 53.0 18.9 7.5
2001 996 53.3 18.7 8.2
2002 1038 54.0 19.2 7.4
2003 1038 54.0 19.2 7.4
2004 995 55.0 18.1 7.2
2005 1006 54.0 18.6 n/a
2006 853 47.0 18.1 8.9
2007 824 46.0 17.9 6.9
2008 752 39.0 19.3 7.2
2009 735 51.2 13.6 8
2010 705 44.0 16.0 10.9
2011 722 43.0 16.7 13.4
2012 756 46.4 16.2 12.6
2013 755 50.0 15.1 13.4
2014 743 48.6 15.2 17.1
2015 726 47.0 15.4 15.3
2016 745 51.0 14.6 14.4
2017 728 51.9 14.0 15
2018 729 49.5 14.7 14.1
2019 720 49.0 14.6 13.1
2020 718 46.5 15.4 14.3
2021 677 47.5 14.2 14.2
2022 663 43.3 15.3 14.9
2023 676 48.0 14.0 17.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hooper Avenue Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $346 (5.3%) $6,215 (94.7%) $6,561

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hooper Avenue Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 740th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 773rd of 1342 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hooper Avenue Elementary School)43.241.1
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Toms River Regional School District)46.333.1
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hooper Avenue Elementary School)4435.6
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Toms River Regional School District)47.334.8
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hooper Avenue Elementary School)57.542.5
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Toms River Regional School District)51.436.6
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hooper Avenue Elementary School)54.942.5
 12.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Toms River Regional School District)42.635.3
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hooper Avenue Elementary School)64.858.4
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Toms River Regional School District)51.442.4
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hooper Avenue Elementary School)50.832.8
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Toms River Regional School District)43.231.6
 11.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students720676
 6.1%
African American1211
 8.3%
American Indian00
Asian158
 46.7%
Hispanic62101
 62.9%
Pacific Islander01
White603531
 11.9%
Two or More Races2824
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.1%17.3%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hooper Avenue Elementary School

Students who attend Hooper Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Toms River Intermediate School East
High : Toms River High School East

In the 2022-23 school year, 676 students attended Hooper Avenue Elementary School.

Students at Hooper Avenue Elementary School are 79% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Hooper Avenue Elementary School ranks 773rd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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