Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School serves the southwest part of Wharton, NJ, covering an area of approximately 7.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School's student population of 346 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#409 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #409 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 Conerly Road School, Birchwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School?
346 students attend Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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