Below Average
#2168 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School
Elementary School · Toms River Regional School District · Toms River, NJ
A Toms River Regional School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2050 LAKEWOOD ROAD, Toms River, NJ 08755
- Math 23% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph A. Citta Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph A. Citta Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$81,077
Median home value
$379,600
Median rent
$1,484/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08755; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Ocean Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Belz Institution/bais Malko, BrenchPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K | 2.0 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Cheder Tiferes YisroelPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–3 | 2.0 mi | 91 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Toms River Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #12 of 18
- District spending per student
- $21,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School is listed in Toms River Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph A. Citta Elementary School
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School is a public elementary school in Toms River, NJ, part of Toms River Regional School District, serving approximately 522 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,168 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph A. Citta Elementary School
What grades does Joseph A. Citta Elementary School serve?
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Joseph A. Citta Elementary School?
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph A. Citta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph A. Citta Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph A. Citta Elementary School rank in NJ?
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School ranks #2,168 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Joseph A. Citta Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Joseph A. Citta Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph A. Citta Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joseph A. Citta Elementary School a charter school?
No, Joseph A. Citta Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph A. Citta Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Joseph A. Citta Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph A. Citta Elementary School?
67.6% of students at Joseph A. Citta 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (732) 818-8550
- Area population (ZIP 08755)
- 29,266
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 08755; 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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