Summary:
The 07762 zip code area is home to two elementary schools: Spring Lake Heights Elementary School and H.W. Mountz Elementary School. While both schools perform well, H.W. Mountz stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in New Jersey.
H.W. Mountz Elementary School has significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to state averages and the Spring Lake Borough district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 81.9% of 3rd graders at H.W. Mountz were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 43.6% statewide and 81.9% in the district. The school has also maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating sustained excellence. In contrast, Spring Lake Heights Elementary School, while still performing well, is not as highly ranked, coming in at 332nd out of 1,338 New Jersey elementary schools for 2023-2024, but still maintains a 4-star rating.
The significant difference in per-student spending between the two schools ($25,190 for H.W. Mountz vs. $13,667 for Spring Lake Heights) may be a contributing factor to the performance gap. Additionally, H.W. Mountz has a very low free and reduced lunch rate of 1.97%, indicating a relatively affluent student population, while Spring Lake Heights has a higher rate of 6.51%. These demographic differences may also play a role in the schools' academic outcomes.
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