Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School's student population of 176 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1937 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
49%
34%
Black
11%
15%
White
27%
38%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School is ranked #1937 out of 2,201 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School?
176 students attend Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School?
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School part of?
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School is part of Seaside Heights School District.
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