Ranked: Toms River Elementary Schools – New Jersey School Test Scores

What is elementary school? It’s really your first real taste of school life as a kid. You’re learning the basics like reading and math, but also how to make friends, follow rules, and just be part of something bigger.

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It’s the big backpacks, crayons, playground time, and that one teacher you never forget. Simple stuff, but it sticks with you long after those days are over.

In a recent Patch article, they took a look at New Jersey school test scores for grades 3, 4, and 5. "The tests aim to assess how well New Jersey students are meeting the Student Learning Standards set by the state Department of Education for each grade level. The assessments are used by the state to determine whether students need additional help and whether a school is meeting students' educational needs."

How Did Toms River Elementary Schools Rank With New Jersey School Test Results?

1. North Dover Elementary School 4.680
2. Hooper Avenue Elementary School 4,643
3. Washington Street Elementary School 4,624
4. Cedar Grove Elementary School 4,623 (TIE)
5. Silver Bay Elementary School 4,623 (TIE)
6. Beachwood Elementary School 4,622
7. Pine Beach Elementary School 4,582
8. East Dover Elementary School 4,581
9. West Dover Elementary School 4,553
10. Joseph A. Citta Elementary School 4,527
11. Walnut Street Elementary School 4,515
12. South Toms River Elementary School 4,473

The school with the top overall score (numbers) was North Dover Elementary School.

• Grade 3 English: 759
• Grade 3 Math: 761
• Grade 4 English: 756
• Grade 4 Math: 749
• Grade 5 English: 742
• Grade 5 Math: 746
• Grade 5 Science: 167

Patch added "To be considered proficient, students need to score above 750 — on a scale of 650 to 850 — on math and English/language arts. The science scale is 100 to 300, with 200 points considered proficient, according to Pearson, the company that handled the testing last year."