250 Wood Ridge Ave
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School serves 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in NJ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
399 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#747 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
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Hispanic
27%
31%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
56%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School's ranking?

Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% 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 E. Doyle Elementary School?

399 students attend Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School?

Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School offer ?

Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3

What school district is Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School part of?

Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School is part of Wood-Ridge School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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