The Cape May County Special Services School District is a special education public school district headquartered in Middle Township, in Cape May County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Ocean Academy serves 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ocean Academy's student population of 145 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ocean Academy is 0.59, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
21%
34%
Black
14%
15%
White
59%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ocean Academy often compared to?
Ocean Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ocean Academy?
145 students attend Ocean Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ocean Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Academy?
Ocean Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocean Academy offer ?
Ocean Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean Academy part of?
Ocean Academy is part of Cape May County Special Services School District.
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