OCEAN CITY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Ocean City Intermediate School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Ocean City School District school district, located in OCEAN CITY, NJ with about 527 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, Ocean City Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ocean City Intermediate School (OCIS), located at 1901 Bay Avenue in Ocean City, New Jersey, serves as a central hub for students in the middle grades within the Ocean City School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment. By focusing on the unique social and developmental needs of early adolescents, OCIS aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of the high school experience, providing a balanced curriculum that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs. Its location in a coastal resort community often influences its school culture, which tends to be collaborative and deeply tied to the local Ocean City identity. By prioritizing character development alongside traditional academic standards, Ocean City Intermediate School strives to prepare its students to become engaged, thoughtful, and successful citizens as they transition toward their secondary education.

For more information, contact Ocean City Intermediate School at (609) 399-5611 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.