Summary:
The 08751 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Hugh J. Boyd Junior Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with 202 students. The school has a diverse student population, with nearly half of the students identifying as Hispanic and over a quarter as White. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New Jersey elementary schools, receiving a 1-star rating out of 5.
Despite higher-than-average spending per student and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Hugh J. Boyd Junior Elementary School struggles academically. The school's proficiency rates on state-wide assessments are significantly below the state averages, with only 10.5% of 3rd-graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 42%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.6%, further contributing to its academic challenges.
The data suggests that the challenges faced by Hugh J. Boyd Junior Elementary School may be reflective of broader issues within the Seaside Heights School District, which is also ranked low and rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, along with its diverse racial and ethnic makeup, may contribute to the systemic challenges that require targeted interventions and support at both the school and district levels.
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