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Lavallette Elementary School vs. Bay Head Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Lavallette Elementary School
105 Brooklyn Ave.
Lavallette, NJ 08735
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Bay Head Elementary School
145 Grove Street
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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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%)
Overview
Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lavallette Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
160 students
120 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lavallette 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 Bay Head Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lavallette Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bay Head Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lavallette 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 Bay Head Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lavallette Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lavallette 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 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.

Test Scores

#947 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
#409 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lavallette 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 Bay Head Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
60-64%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lavallette Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lavallette 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 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.
60-64%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lavallette Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lavallette 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 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.
30-39%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lavallette Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lavallette 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 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lavallette Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bay Head Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
-
Kindergarten Students
23
12
Grade 1 Students
19
5
Grade 2 Students
13
15
Grade 3 Students
15
14
Grade 4 Students
13
10
Grade 5 Students
15
13
Grade 6 Students
12
22
Grade 7 Students
13
16
Grade 8 Students
19
13

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lavallette Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lavallette 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 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.
% Hispanic
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lavallette Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lavallette 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 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.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lavallette Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lavallette 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 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.
% White
86%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lavallette Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lavallette 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 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lavallette Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lavallette Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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.
0.26
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lavallette Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lavallette 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 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
2%
(97-98 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lavallette Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lavallette 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 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lavallette Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lavallette 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 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.
 
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