Toms River Regional School District

Toms River Regional School District serves 14,594 students across 18 schools in Ocean County's suburban locale. The district experienced a slight enrollment decline of 0.4% from the prior year. With 1,097 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

Academically, Toms River Regional performs below state averages across measured indicators. Math proficiency stands at 32.9% compared to the state average of 40.2%, while reading proficiency is 44.9% against 51.7% statewide. The graduation rate of 87.9% falls slightly below New Jersey's 90.0% average. Chronic absenteeism affects 15.9% of the student population.

The district serves a diverse student body with notable populations requiring additional support: 36.7% of students are economically disadvantaged, 21.3% receive special education services, and 6.3% are English learners. Racial demographics show 57.5% White students, 28.9% Hispanic, 5.8% Black, and 3.2% Asian students.

Financially, Toms River Regional operates with a $305.5 million total budget but spends $11,473 per pupil, below the state average of $13,992. Revenue composition shows heavy reliance on local funding at 59.1%, with state contributions at 35.4% and federal funding at 5.5%. This funding structure and per-pupil spending level may influence resource allocation across the district's schools.