Serving 558 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. William Mennies Elementary School 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 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dr. William Mennies Elementary School serves the southwest part of Vineland, NJ, covering an area of approximately 10.6 square miles. Families within this zone are typically a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 2.3 miles and the furthest edge located 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School's student population of 558 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School 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 Dr. William Mennies Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#1808 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Dr. William Mennies Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School is ranked #1808 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. William Mennies Elementary School?
558 students attend Dr. William Mennies Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dr. William Mennies Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. William Mennies Elementary School?
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. William Mennies Elementary School offer ?
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. William Mennies Elementary School part of?
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School is part of Vineland Public School District.
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