Serving 338 students in grades 3-8, Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools's student population of 338 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
5%
32%
Black
3%
15%
White
91%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools's ranking?
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools is ranked #1259 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools often compared to?
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Upper Township Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools?
338 students attend Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools?
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools offer ?
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools part of?
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools is part of Dennis Township School District.
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