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#1914 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Ocean City Primary School
Elementary School · Ocean City School District · Ocean City, NJ
An elementary school in Ocean City, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
550 WEST AVENUE, Ocean City, NJ 08226
- Math 58% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ocean City Primary School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ocean City Primary 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 84Very Walkable
- Bike 89Very 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 2.6 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Dawes Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–3 | 3.0 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Seaview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–4 | 3.6 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Creative Learning Pre SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 4.1 mi | 13 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ocean City School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Primary School is listed in Ocean City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ocean City Primary School
Ocean City Primary School is a public elementary school in Ocean City, NJ, part of Ocean City School District, serving approximately 291 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,914 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ocean City Primary School
What grades does Ocean City Primary School serve?
Ocean City Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Ocean City Primary School?
Ocean City Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean City Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean City Primary School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ocean City Primary School rank in NJ?
Ocean City Primary School ranks #1,914 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ocean City Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ocean City Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ocean City Primary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ocean City Primary School a charter school?
No, Ocean City Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ocean City Primary School a Title I school?
No, Ocean City Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ocean City Primary School?
24.4% of students at Ocean City Primary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cape May County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (609) 399-3191
- 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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