Top Rankings
Wall Township Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,179 students in Wall Township Public School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in New Jersey.
Public Elementary Schools in Wall Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,930 Schools
# Students
3,159 Students
886,629 Students
# Teachers
348 Teachers
77,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Wall Township Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
23%
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,992 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
92,318 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
300 Students
301,752 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
34%
# Black Students
71 Students
132,335 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
2,662 Students
325,482 Students
% White Students
84%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,690 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
30,907 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
68
41,362
# Students in K Grade:
221
85,425
# Students in 1st Grade:
229
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
240
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
225
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
272
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
234
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
255
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
249
80,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
254
80,823
# Students in 9th Grade:
213
4,713
# Students in 10th Grade:
241
4,047
# Students in 11th Grade:
233
3,770
# Students in 12th Grade:
225
4,350
# Ungraded Students:
-
190
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,843 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,857 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$88 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,843
$26,931
Spending / Student
$27,857
$25,828
Best Wall Township Public School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Old Mill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2119 Old Mill Road, Old Mill R
Sea Girt, NJ 08750
(732) 556-2140
Sea Girt, NJ 08750
(732) 556-2140
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
West Belmar Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
925 17th Avenue
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 556-2560
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 556-2560
Grades: K-5
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2007 Allenwood Road
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 556-2540
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 556-2540
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Wall Intermediate School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Allaire Road
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 556-2500
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 556-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 758 students
Rank: #55.
Allenwood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 Allenwood Lakewood Rd
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 556-2150
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 556-2150
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
