Serving 366 students in grades 4-5, John Y Dater Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Y Dater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
John Y Dater Elementary School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Y Dater 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 John Y Dater Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#319 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
9%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
77%
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
5%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Y Dater Elementary School's ranking?
John Y Dater Elementary School is ranked #319 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John Y Dater Elementary School often compared to?
John Y Dater Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School, Mary A. Hubbard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John Y Dater Elementary School?
366 students attend John Y Dater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of John Y Dater Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Y Dater Elementary School?
John Y Dater Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Y Dater Elementary School offer ?
John Y Dater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is John Y Dater Elementary School part of?
John Y Dater Elementary School is part of Ramsey School District.
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