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South Toms River Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 375 students

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Posted January 19, 2004

I think that South Toms River Elementary School is a wonderful school. The principal staff and teachers really do go the extra mile! Every student is treated like an individual and not just passed along. I have two children there and they make going to school easy. All around I am very pleased with South Toms River Elementary School.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students60%
Female65%
Male56%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
White63%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Special educationn/a
General education68%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant60%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students79%
Female75%
Male82%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
White84%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
General education81%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant79%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students37%
Female45%
Male29%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
White46%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Special educationn/a
General education41%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant37%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students65%
Female69%
Male61%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
General education65%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant65%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students88%
Female86%
Male89%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
General education88%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant88%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students49%
Female53%
Male44%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
White59%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
General education47%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant49%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
General education92%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant90%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 48% 54%
Hispanic 25% 20%
Black 23% 17%
Two or more races 4% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian N/A 8%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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419 Dover Road
South Toms River, NJ 08757
Phone: (732) 505-5890

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