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South Toms River Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 293 students in grades K-5 in the Toms River Regional School District in Toms River, New Jersey. The school has a diverse student population, with 39.59% White, 12.29% African American, 36.52% Hispanic, 0.68% Asian, and 10.92% two or more races.
Despite serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 58.54% to 65.87% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, South Toms River Elementary School consistently underperforms academically. The school ranks in the bottom 20% of New Jersey elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 23.2% of 3rd graders, 29.8% of 4th graders, and 29.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 42%, 51.3%, and 53.2%, respectively. Additionally, the school has experienced a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.7% in 2016-2017 to 27.8% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average.
When compared to nearby schools in the Toms River Regional School District, such as Washington Street Elementary School and Cedar Grove Elementary School, South Toms River Elementary School consistently underperforms, with significantly higher proficiency rates and overall rankings from SchoolDigger. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific learning needs of all students.
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