Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Spring Lake Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Lake Heights Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#540 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
5%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
90%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Lake Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School is ranked #540 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Spring Lake Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Lake Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manasquan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Spring Lake Heights Elementary School?
322 students attend Spring Lake Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Spring Lake Heights Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Lake Heights Elementary School?
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Spring Lake Heights Elementary School offer ?
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Spring Lake Heights Elementary School part of?
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School is part of Spring Lake Heights School District.
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