Excellent
#197 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 8% in state
Frank Antonides School
Middle School · West Long Branch School District · West Long Branch, NJ
A West Long Branch School District middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
135 Locust Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
- Math 68% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frank Antonides School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2021, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 47 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Frank Antonides School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Long Branch), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,661
Median home value
$631,300
Median rent
$1,936/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07764; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bet Yaakov of the Jersey ShorePrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–11 | 0.3 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Long Branch Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 1,122 | Compare → |
| Maple Place Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Memorial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–8 | 2.4 mi | 178 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Long Branch School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $27,871NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frank Antonides School is listed in West Long Branch School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frank Antonides School
Frank Antonides School is a public middle school in West Long Branch, NJ, part of West Long Branch School District, serving approximately 226 students in grades 5th-8th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frank Antonides School
What grades does Frank Antonides School serve?
Frank Antonides School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Frank Antonides School?
Frank Antonides School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Antonides School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Antonides School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frank Antonides School rank in NJ?
Frank Antonides School ranks #197 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Frank Antonides School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frank Antonides School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Frank Antonides School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank Antonides School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frank Antonides School a charter school?
No, Frank Antonides School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frank Antonides School a Title I school?
No, Frank Antonides School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank Antonides School?
18.1% of students at Frank Antonides School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (732) 222-5900
- Area population (ZIP 07764)
- 8,576
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07764; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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