Frank J. Dugan Elementary School vs. Frank Defino Central Elementary School
Should you attend Frank J. Dugan Elementary School or Frank Defino Central Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Frank Defino Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 649 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frank J. Dugan 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 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher 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 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frank Defino Central Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher 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 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
649 students
526 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#355 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#166 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
97
63
Grade 1 Students
85
74
Grade 2 Students
88
86
Grade 3 Students
127
66
Grade 4 Students
113
101
Grade 5 Students
108
92
Ungraded Students
31
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
20%
31%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
70%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
