Serving 391 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools's student population of 391 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools is 0.15, 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
#1374 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
5%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
92%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1374 out of 2,184 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools?
391 students attend Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools?
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools part of?
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools is part of Dennis Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools located?
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools is located in the Dennisville neighborhood of Cape May Court House, NJ.
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