Summary:
The 08722 zip code in New Jersey is home to two schools: Toms River Intermediate School South, a middle school, and Beachwood Elementary School. Both schools have consistently ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in New Jersey, with Toms River Intermediate School South ranking 501st out of 743 middle schools and Beachwood Elementary School ranking 756th out of 1,338 elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.
Toms River Intermediate School South has a relatively large student population of 1,048 students, and its performance on standardized tests is generally below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 14% to 93.4% across different subjects and grade levels. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%. In contrast, Beachwood Elementary School's performance on standardized tests is more mixed, with some grade levels performing above the district and state averages, while others are below. Both schools have high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting they serve a significant population of students from low-income families.
While the schools have some differences in resource allocation, with Toms River Intermediate School South having a slightly better student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, these factors alone do not fully explain the schools' performance. The challenges faced by these schools are likely complex and multifaceted, involving factors such as school leadership, curriculum, teaching quality, and the socioeconomic factors of the student population. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates at both schools may also be a key priority for improving overall student outcomes.
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