Below Average
#2284 of 2,466 schools in NJ
South Toms River Elementary School
Elementary School · Toms River Regional School District · South Toms River, NJ
A Toms River Regional School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
419 DOVER ROAD, South Toms River, NJ 08757
- Math 18% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Toms River Elementary School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Toms River Elementary 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated959/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Toms River), 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
$56,133
Median home value
$253,200
Median rent
$1,714/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08757; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beachwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Pine Beach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Walnut Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 718 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Toms River Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #15 of 18
- District spending per student
- $21,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Toms River Elementary School is listed in Toms River Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Toms River Elementary School
South Toms River Elementary School is a public elementary school in South Toms River, NJ, part of Toms River Regional School District, serving approximately 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,284 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Toms River Elementary School
What grades does South Toms River Elementary School serve?
South Toms River Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend South Toms River Elementary School?
South Toms River Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Toms River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Toms River Elementary School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Toms River Elementary School rank in NJ?
South Toms River Elementary School ranks #2,284 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is South Toms River Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Toms River Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 South Toms River Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Toms River Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Toms River Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Toms River Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Toms River Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Toms River Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Toms River Elementary School?
73.5% of students at South Toms River 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (732) 505-5890
- Area population (ZIP 08757)
- 35,652
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 62.8
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 08757; 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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