Township Of Ocean Intermediate School

1200 West Park Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 890 students in grades 5-8, Township Of Ocean Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 890 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Township Of Ocean Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Township Of Ocean Intermediate School's student population of 890 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
890 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
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School Rankings

Township Of Ocean Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Township Of Ocean Intermediate School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#987 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
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37%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Township Of Ocean Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Township Of Ocean Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Township Of Ocean Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
21%
33%
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Black
10%
15%
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White
59%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Township Of Ocean Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Township Of Ocean Intermediate School's ranking?
Township Of Ocean Intermediate School is ranked #987 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Township Of Ocean Intermediate School?
890 students attend Township Of Ocean Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Township Of Ocean Intermediate School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Township Of Ocean Intermediate School?
Township Of Ocean Intermediate School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Township Of Ocean Intermediate School offer ?
Township Of Ocean Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Township Of Ocean Intermediate School part of?
Township Of Ocean Intermediate School is part of Township Of Ocean School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 890 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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