Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School's student population of 435 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#272 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
26%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
51%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #272 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School often compared to?
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wood-ridge Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School?
435 students attend Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% 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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