Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School's student population of 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#895 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
27%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
63%
40%
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
9%
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 Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School's ranking?
Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School is ranked #895 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School often compared to?
Catherine A Dwyer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birchwood Elementary School, Conerly Road School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School?
295 students attend Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School?
Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School offer ?
Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School part of?
Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School is part of Rockaway Township School District.
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