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Bay Head Elementary School vs. Ocean Road Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Bay Head Elementary School
145 Grove Street
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Ocean Road Elementary School
1210 Benedict Street
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Bay Head Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 120 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bay Head Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ocean Road Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
120 students
481 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bay Head Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ocean Road Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bay Head Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ocean Road Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bay Head Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ocean Road Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bay Head Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bay Head Borough School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Road Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Point Pleasant Borough School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#409 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
#772 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bay Head Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ocean Road Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in NJ)
56%
(Top 30% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bay Head Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bay Head Borough School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ocean Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Point Pleasant Borough School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bay Head Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bay Head Borough School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ocean Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Point Pleasant Borough School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bay Head Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bay Head Borough School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ocean Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Point Pleasant Borough School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bay Head Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ocean Road Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
8
Kindergarten Students
12
72
Grade 1 Students
5
77
Grade 2 Students
15
83
Grade 3 Students
14
80
Grade 4 Students
10
71
Grade 5 Students
13
90
Grade 6 Students
22
-
Grade 7 Students
16
-
Grade 8 Students
13
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bay Head Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bay Head Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ocean Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Point Pleasant Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bay Head Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bay Head Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ocean Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Point Pleasant Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bay Head Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bay Head Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ocean Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Point Pleasant Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% White
91%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bay Head Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bay Head Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ocean Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Point Pleasant Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bay Head Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bay Head Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ocean Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Point Pleasant Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.17
0.20
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bay Head Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bay Head Borough School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ocean Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Point Pleasant Borough School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
(97-98 School Year Data)
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bay Head Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bay Head Borough School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 1997-98 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ocean Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Point Pleasant Borough School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bay Head Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bay Head Borough School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ocean Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Point Pleasant Borough School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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