Serving 157 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Belmar Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 157 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
West Belmar Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Belmar Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
West Belmar Elementary School is ranked #421 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend West Belmar Elementary School?
157 students attend West Belmar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of West Belmar Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Belmar Elementary School?
West Belmar Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Belmar Elementary School offer ?
West Belmar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Belmar Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 157 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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