C+
Central Regional School District
Public school districtGrades 7–12Regional · 5 towns
Serves Berkeley Township, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, Island Heights and Ocean Gate.
Students
2,169
Schools
2
Spent per student
$23,523
NJ $28,441
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
38%
What stands out about Central Regional School District
- School Grade C+: better than 37% of New Jersey districts
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Spends 17% less per student than the NJ average
- 12 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 10% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Ocean View.
PK–2Dennis Township Primary SchoolDennis Township School District
3–8Dennis Township Elementary/Middle SchoolsDennis Township School District
Test scores vs. NJ
2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts43%
State average 47.3%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 91.1%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$23,523 per student · 17% below NJ
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 40%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 70%State 26%Federal 4%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
2,410’20
2,391’21
2,322’22
2,269’23
2,169’24
Down 10% since 2020.
Students
White 65%Hispanic 23%Two or more races 5%Black 5%Asian 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.