Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dorchester Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Dorchester Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorchester Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Dorchester Elementary School is ranked #171 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dorchester Elementary School?
476 students attend Dorchester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Dorchester Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorchester Elementary School?
Dorchester Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dorchester Elementary School offer ?
Dorchester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dorchester Elementary School part of?
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