Serving 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sea Girt Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sea Girt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sea Girt Elementary School's student population of 132 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sea Girt Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sea Girt Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 2201 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
2%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
95%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
1%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sea Girt Elementary School's ranking?
Sea Girt Elementary School is ranked #12 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Sea Girt Elementary School often compared to?
Sea Girt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H W Mountz Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sea Girt Elementary School?
132 students attend Sea Girt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sea Girt Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sea Girt Elementary School?
Sea Girt Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sea Girt Elementary School offer ?
Sea Girt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sea Girt Elementary School part of?
Sea Girt Elementary School is part of Sea Girt Borough School District.
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