Very Good
#564 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 23% in state
Ocean Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Ocean Academy Charter School · Lakewood, NJ
A charter elementary school in Lakewood, NJ where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1650 Massachusetts Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701
- Math 32% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ocean Academy Charter School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2021, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ocean Academy Charter 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
$62,811
Median home value
$430,700
Median rent
$1,701/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
50.8%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tashbar of LakewoodPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| Bais Hachinuch L'banosPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Belz Institution/bais Malko, BrenchPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K | 1.5 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Oak Street Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 2–6 | 1.5 mi | 656 | 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.
Ocean Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ocean Academy Charter School is listed in Ocean Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ocean Academy Charter School
Ocean Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Lakewood, NJ, part of Ocean Academy Charter School, serving approximately 499 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #564 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ocean Academy Charter School
What grades does Ocean Academy Charter School serve?
Ocean Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ocean Academy Charter School?
Ocean Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Academy Charter School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ocean Academy Charter School rank in NJ?
Ocean Academy Charter School ranks #564 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ocean Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ocean Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Ocean Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ocean Academy Charter School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Ocean Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Ocean Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ocean Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Ocean Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ocean Academy Charter School?
91.2% of students at Ocean Academy Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (732) 987-6525
- Area population (ZIP 08701)
- 136,784
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 18.2
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 08701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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