Excellent
#328 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 13% in state
Long Beach Island Grade School
Elementary School · Long Beach Island Consolidated School District · Ship Bottom, NJ
A Long Beach Island Consolidated School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 20TH STREET, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
- Math 52% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Long Beach Island Grade School score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
8.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Long Beach Island Grade 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$116,544
Median home value
$1,083,100
Median rent
$1,664/mo
College educated
64.3%
Homeownership
90.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Long Beach Island Consolidated School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $43,220NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Long Beach Island Grade School is listed in Long Beach Island Consolidated School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Long Beach Island Grade School
Long Beach Island Grade School is a public elementary school in Ship Bottom, NJ, part of Long Beach Island Consolidated School District, serving approximately 91 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Long Beach Island Grade School
What grades does Long Beach Island Grade School serve?
Long Beach Island Grade School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Long Beach Island Grade School?
Long Beach Island Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Beach Island Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Beach Island Grade School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Long Beach Island Grade School rank in NJ?
Long Beach Island Grade School ranks #328 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Long Beach Island Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Long Beach Island Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Long Beach Island Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Long Beach Island Grade School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Long Beach Island Grade School a charter school?
No, Long Beach Island Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Long Beach Island Grade School a Title I school?
No, Long Beach Island Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Long Beach Island Grade School?
8.8% of students at Long Beach Island Grade 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (609) 494-8851
- Area population (ZIP 08008)
- 6,938
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 62.5
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 08008; 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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