Summary:
The city of Pine Beach, New Jersey has only one public school, Pine Beach Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is part of the Toms River Regional School District. Based on the data analysis, Pine Beach Elementary School appears to be an underperforming school within the district, with declining statewide rankings, low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and potential resource challenges.
Pine Beach Elementary School has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from the bottom 37% of New Jersey elementary schools to the bottom 22%. The school's test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in 3rd grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Mathematics well below the state average. Additionally, the school has a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which could be contributing to its academic struggles.
Further analysis reveals that Pine Beach Elementary School may be facing resource challenges, with a relatively low spending per student of $6,491 compared to the state average of $21,866. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 40.9%, indicating a potential need for additional support and resources. While the school's student-teacher ratio of 12.5 to 1 is lower than the state average, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic performance. Overall, the data suggests that Pine Beach Elementary School is an underperforming school within the Toms River Regional School District and may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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