Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Ocean Academy Charter School 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 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ocean Academy Charter School's student population of 551 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 137% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
551 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
Ocean Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean Academy Charter School is 0.20, 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
#1708 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Hispanic
89%
35%
Black
8%
14%
White
3%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean Academy Charter School's ranking?
Ocean Academy Charter School is ranked #1708 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ocean Academy Charter School?
551 students attend Ocean Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ocean Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocean Academy Charter School?
Ocean Academy Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocean Academy Charter School offer ?
Ocean Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean Academy Charter School part of?
Ocean Academy Charter School is part of Ocean Academy Charter School District.
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