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Island Heights School District

115 Summit Avenue
Island Heights, NJ 08732
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Island Heights School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 135 students in Island Heights School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in Island Heights School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,573 Schools
# Students
135 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Island Heights School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#76 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
62%
38%
70-79%
49%
40-59%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
11%
34%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
86%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,711 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,622 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,711
$26,931
Spending / Student
$24,622
$25,828

Best Island Heights School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Island Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Summit Ave
Island Heights, NJ 08732
(732) 929-1222
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Island Heights School District?
Island Heights School District manages 1 public schools serving 135 students.
What is the rank of Island Heights School District?
Island Heights School District is ranked #76 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Island Heights School District?
86% of Island Heights School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Island Heights School District?
Island Heights School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Island Heights School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,622 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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