Serving 363 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 36%). 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 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 3-8
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- 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 363 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools is 0.17, 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
#1331 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
91%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 #1331 out of 2,201 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 36% 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?
363 students attend Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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
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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