Excellent
#125 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 5% in state
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School
Elementary School · Spring Lake Heights School District · Spring Lake Heights, NJ
An elementary school in Spring Lake Heights, NJ where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1110 HIGHWAY 71, Spring Lake Heights, NJ 07762
- Math 69% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spring Lake Heights Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2021, reaching 74% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spring Lake Heights 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: Low145/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spring Lake Heights), 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
$103,947
Median home value
$871,400
Median rent
$1,775/mo
College educated
63.7%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07762; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H W Mountz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Monmouth Montesori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–7 | 0.6 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| St Catharine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Old Mill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 384 | 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.
Spring Lake Heights School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,752NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School is listed in Spring Lake Heights School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Lake Heights Elementary School
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Spring Lake Heights, NJ, part of Spring Lake Heights School District, serving approximately 262 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Lake Heights Elementary School
What grades does Spring Lake Heights Elementary School serve?
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Spring Lake Heights Elementary School?
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Lake Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Lake Heights Elementary School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring Lake Heights Elementary School rank in NJ?
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School ranks #125 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Spring Lake Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Spring Lake Heights Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Lake Heights Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Spring Lake Heights Elementary School a charter school?
No, Spring Lake Heights Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Lake Heights Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Spring Lake Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Lake Heights Elementary School?
6.5% of students at Spring Lake Heights 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (732) 449-6149
- Area population (ZIP 07762)
- 8,205
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 55
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 07762; 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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