Excellent
#67 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 3% in state
Ocean City Intermediate School
Middle School · Ocean City School District · Ocean City, NJ
A middle school in Ocean City, NJ where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
19TH STREET & BAY AVE, Ocean City, NJ 08226
- Math 54% vs NJ 39% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ocean City Intermediate School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2021, reaching 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 51 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ocean City Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,178/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ocean City), 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
$101,782
Median home value
$719,100
Median rent
$1,670/mo
College educated
54.7%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 4–8 | 3.5 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Belhaven Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 5–8 | 5.0 mi | 356 | 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.
Ocean City School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $29,328NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ocean City Intermediate School is listed in Ocean City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ocean City Intermediate School
Ocean City Intermediate School is a public middle school in Ocean City, NJ, part of Ocean City School District, serving approximately 355 students in grades 4th-8th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ocean City Intermediate School
What grades does Ocean City Intermediate School serve?
Ocean City Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Ocean City Intermediate School?
Ocean City Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean City Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean City Intermediate School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ocean City Intermediate School rank in NJ?
Ocean City Intermediate School ranks #67 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ocean City Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ocean City Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 City Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ocean City Intermediate School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ocean City Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Ocean City Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ocean City Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Ocean City Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ocean City Intermediate School?
29.3% of students at Ocean City Intermediate 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cape May County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (609) 399-5611
- Area population (ZIP 08226)
- 11,260
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 57.3
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 08226; 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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