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#1632 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Toms River Intermediate School East
Middle School · Toms River Regional School District · Toms River, NJ
A Toms River Regional School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1519 HOOPER AVENUE, Toms River, NJ 08753
- Math 44% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Toms River Intermediate School East score 53% 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 20 points since 2021, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Toms River Intermediate School East 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,648
Median home value
$377,200
Median rent
$1,742/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08753; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean County Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Toms River Intermediate School NorthEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 932 | Compare → |
| Lake Riviera Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 896 | Compare → |
| Lehmann School & Tech Ed CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 4.1 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #6 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
Toms River Intermediate School East is listed in Toms River Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Toms River Intermediate School East
Toms River Intermediate School East is a public middle school in Toms River, NJ, part of Toms River Regional School District, serving approximately 1,278 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,632 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Toms River Intermediate School East
What grades does Toms River Intermediate School East serve?
Toms River Intermediate School East serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Toms River Intermediate School East?
Toms River Intermediate School East has an enrollment of approximately 1,278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toms River Intermediate School East?
The student-teacher ratio at Toms River Intermediate School East is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Toms River Intermediate School East rank in NJ?
Toms River Intermediate School East ranks #1,632 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Toms River Intermediate School East's MySchoolScout rating?
Toms River Intermediate School East has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Toms River Intermediate School East?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Toms River Intermediate School East has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Toms River Intermediate School East a charter school?
No, Toms River Intermediate School East is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Toms River Intermediate School East a Title I school?
No, Toms River Intermediate School East is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Toms River Intermediate School East?
28.6% of students at Toms River Intermediate School East 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (732) 505-5777
- Area population (ZIP 08753)
- 64,788
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 08753; 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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