Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dogwood Hill 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dogwood Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dogwood Hill Elementary School's student population of 233 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dogwood Hill 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 Dogwood Hill Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#738 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
19%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
74%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
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 Dogwood Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Dogwood Hill Elementary School is ranked #738 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dogwood Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Dogwood Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manito Elementary School, Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dogwood Hill Elementary School?
233 students attend Dogwood Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Dogwood Hill Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dogwood Hill Elementary School?
Dogwood Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dogwood Hill Elementary School offer ?
Dogwood Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dogwood Hill Elementary School part of?
Dogwood Hill Elementary School is part of Oakland Public School District.
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