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#1631 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Toms River Intermediate School South
Middle School · Toms River Regional School District · Beachwood, NJ
A Toms River Regional School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1675 PINEWALD ROAD, Beachwood, NJ 08722
- Math 35% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Toms River Intermediate School South score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Toms River Intermediate School South 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated824/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beachwood), 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
$102,043
Median home value
$307,500
Median rent
$2,236/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
90.1%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08722; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Regional Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 707 | Compare → |
| Berkeley Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 5–6 | 2.7 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Lacey Township Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 845 | Compare → |
| Toms River Intermediate School EastEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,278 | 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.
Toms River Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #5 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 South is listed in Toms River Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Toms River Intermediate School South
Toms River Intermediate School South is a public middle school in Beachwood, NJ, part of Toms River Regional School District, serving approximately 1,095 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,631 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Toms River Intermediate School South
What grades does Toms River Intermediate School South serve?
Toms River Intermediate School South serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Toms River Intermediate School South?
Toms River Intermediate School South has an enrollment of approximately 1,095 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toms River Intermediate School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Toms River Intermediate School South is 12.7:1. 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 South rank in NJ?
Toms River Intermediate School South ranks #1,631 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Toms River Intermediate School South's MySchoolScout rating?
Toms River Intermediate School South 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 South?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Toms River Intermediate School South has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Toms River Intermediate School South a charter school?
No, Toms River Intermediate School South is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Toms River Intermediate School South a Title I school?
No, Toms River Intermediate School South is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Toms River Intermediate School South?
42.7% of students at Toms River Intermediate School South 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
- 1,095
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (732) 505-3900
- Area population (ZIP 08722)
- 11,002
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 08722; 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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