Serving 1,095 students in grades 6-8, Toms River Intermediate School South 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 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,095 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Toms River Intermediate School South's student population of 1,095 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,095 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Mascot
Seminoles
School Rankings
Toms River Intermediate School South ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Toms River Intermediate School South is 0.57, 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
#1512 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
30%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
58%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Seminoles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toms River Intermediate School South's ranking?
Toms River Intermediate School South is ranked #1512 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Toms River Intermediate School South often compared to?
Toms River Intermediate School Southis often viewed alongside schools like Toms River Intermediate School North, Red Bank Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Toms River Intermediate School South?
1,095 students attend Toms River Intermediate School South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Toms River Intermediate School South students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Toms River Intermediate School South?
Toms River Intermediate School South has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Toms River Intermediate School South offer ?
Toms River Intermediate School South offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Toms River Intermediate School South part of?
Toms River Intermediate School South is part of Toms River Regional School District.
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