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#1038 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 42% in state
Township of Ocean Intermediate School
Middle School · Township of Ocean School District · Ocean, NJ
A middle school in Ocean, NJ serving grades 5th – 8th.
1200 WEST PARK AVENUE, Ocean, NJ 07712
- Math 43% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Township of Ocean Intermediate School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 47 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Township of Ocean Intermediate 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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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
$95,691
Median home value
$578,300
Median rent
$1,496/mo
College educated
48.8%
Homeownership
47.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillel Yeshiva SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 916 | Compare → |
| The Shore CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Schroth SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Childrens Center of Monmouth CountyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 151 | 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.
Township of Ocean School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $30,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Township of Ocean Intermediate School is listed in Township of Ocean School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Township of Ocean Intermediate School
Township of Ocean Intermediate School is a public middle school in Ocean, NJ, part of Township of Ocean School District, serving approximately 861 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,038 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Township of Ocean Intermediate School
What grades does Township of Ocean Intermediate School serve?
Township of Ocean Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Township of Ocean Intermediate School?
Township of Ocean Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 861 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Township of Ocean Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Township of Ocean Intermediate School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Township of Ocean Intermediate School rank in NJ?
Township of Ocean Intermediate School ranks #1,038 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Township of Ocean Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Township of Ocean Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Township of Ocean Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Township of Ocean Intermediate School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Township of Ocean Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Township of Ocean Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Township of Ocean Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Township of Ocean Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Township of Ocean Intermediate School?
31.8% of students at Township of Ocean Intermediate 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 861
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (732) 531-5630
- Area population (ZIP 07712)
- 39,597
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 07712; 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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