Below Average
#2188 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Ocean Gate Elementary School
Elementary School · Ocean Gate School District · Ocean Gate, NJ
An elementary school in Ocean Gate, NJ where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
126 WEST ARVERNE AVENUE PO BOX 478, Ocean Gate, NJ 08740
- Math 27% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ocean Gate Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
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 25% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ocean Gate Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated778/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ocean Gate), 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
$75,278
Median home value
$342,100
Median rent
$1,724/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H & M Potter SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Bayville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Island Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 135 | 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 Gate School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $33,595NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ocean Gate Elementary School is listed in Ocean Gate School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ocean Gate Elementary School
Ocean Gate Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ocean Gate, NJ, part of Ocean Gate School District, serving approximately 133 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,188 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ocean Gate Elementary School
What grades does Ocean Gate Elementary School serve?
Ocean Gate Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ocean Gate Elementary School?
Ocean Gate Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Gate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Gate Elementary School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ocean Gate Elementary School rank in NJ?
Ocean Gate Elementary School ranks #2,188 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ocean Gate Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ocean Gate Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Gate Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ocean Gate Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ocean Gate Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ocean Gate Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ocean Gate Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ocean Gate Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ocean Gate Elementary School?
49.6% of students at Ocean Gate 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (732) 269-3023
- Area population (ZIP 08740)
- 1,768
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 08740; 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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