Below Average
#2129 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School
Elementary School · Seaside Heights School District · Seaside Hts, NJ
A Seaside Heights School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1200 BAY BOULEVARD, Seaside Hts, NJ 08751
- Math 27% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 29% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,000
Median home value
$583,000
Median rent
$1,437/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08751; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavallette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Island Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | 3.7 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Ocean Gate Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–6 | 3.8 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| East Dover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 601 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Seaside Heights School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $34,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School is listed in Seaside Heights School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School is a public elementary school in Seaside Hts, NJ, part of Seaside Heights School District, serving approximately 176 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,129 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School
What grades does Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School serve?
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School?
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School rank in NJ?
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School ranks #2,129 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School?
91.5% of students at Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (732) 793-8485
- Area population (ZIP 08751)
- 3,625
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 57.9
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 08751; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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