The Shore Center serves 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Shore Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
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Student Attention
School Overview
The Shore Center's student population of 57 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
57 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of The Shore Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%

Hispanic
21%
34%

Black
9%
15%

White
63%
38%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Shore Center?
57 students attend The Shore Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of The Shore Center students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Shore Center?
The Shore Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Shore Center offer ?
The Shore Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is The Shore Center part of?
The Shore Center is part of Bayshore Jointure Commission School District.
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