Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joseph A. Citta Elementary School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School's student population of 511 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School 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 Joseph A. Citta Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1708 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
49%
35%
Black
14%
14%
White
28%
37%
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
64%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph A. Citta Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School is ranked #1708 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Joseph A. Citta Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph A. Citta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Dover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Joseph A. Citta Elementary School?
511 students attend Joseph A. Citta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Joseph A. Citta Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph A. Citta Elementary School?
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph A. Citta Elementary School offer ?
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph A. Citta Elementary School part of?
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School is part of Toms River Regional School District.
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