Summary:
The 08735 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Lavallette Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 155 students. The school has a predominantly white student population (87.1%) and a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (10.97%), indicating a relatively affluent community.
Lavallette Elementary School's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels and subject areas performing above the state average, while others struggle. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates range from 20% in 3rd grade to 87.6% in 8th grade, and its Mathematics proficiency rates range from 20% in 3rd grade to 70% in Algebra I. In Science, the school's proficiency rates are above the state average in both 5th and 8th grades. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated in recent years, suggesting inconsistency in overall performance.
Despite the school's mixed academic results, it has a relatively high per-student spending of $18,143 and a low student-teacher ratio of 8.6 students per teacher. This suggests that the school has the resources and staffing to support student learning, but the challenge lies in effectively utilizing these resources to drive better academic outcomes across all grade levels and subject areas. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the school's performance gaps and provide a well-rounded educational experience for all students.
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