Serving 1,294 students in grades 6-8, Toms River Intermediate School East ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Toms River Intermediate School East's student population of 1,294 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Toms River Intermediate School East ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Toms River Intermediate School East is 0.41, 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
#1262 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
16%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
75%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toms River Intermediate School East's ranking?
Toms River Intermediate School East is ranked #1262 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Toms River Intermediate School East often compared to?
Toms River Intermediate School Eastis often viewed alongside schools like Toms River Intermediate School North, Central Regional Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Toms River Intermediate School East?
1,294 students attend Toms River Intermediate School East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Toms River Intermediate School East students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Toms River Intermediate School East?
Toms River Intermediate School East has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Toms River Intermediate School East offer ?
Toms River Intermediate School East offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Toms River Intermediate School East part of?
Toms River Intermediate School East is part of Toms River Regional School District.
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