Summary:
The 08740 zip code is home to a single school, Ocean Gate Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. While the school has a relatively small student population of 126, it faces several challenges that are reflected in its academic performance and other key metrics.
Academically, Ocean Gate Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to state averages on the NJSLA assessments in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in ELA ranged from 26.7% to 40%, well below the state average of 43.6% to 53.2%. The school's mathematics proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 6.7% to 46.6%, compared to the state average of 36.2% to 47.6%. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% is significantly higher than the state's target of 10% or less.
Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as a majority (54.76%) of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $18,531, which is above the state average, the combination of low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and significant economic challenges suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's practices, resource allocation, and targeted interventions to address these issues and improve student outcomes.
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