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West Long Branch School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 540 students in West Long Branch School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in West Long Branch School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
540 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Long Branch School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#159 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
21%
35%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
72%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,063 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,302 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,063
$27,031
Spending / Student
$25,302
$25,924
Best West Long Branch School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Betty Mcelmon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Parker Road
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
(732) 222-5900
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
(732) 222-5900
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Frank Antonides School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Locust Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
(732) 222-5900
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
(732) 222-5900
Gr: 5-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Long Branch School District?
West Long Branch School District manages 2 public schools serving 540 students.
What is the rank of West Long Branch School District?
West Long Branch School District is ranked #165 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Long Branch School District?
72% of West Long Branch School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Long Branch School District?
West Long Branch School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is West Long Branch School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,302 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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