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West Dover Elementary School

50 Blue Jay Drive
Toms River, NJ 08753
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Dover Elementary School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

West Dover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Dover Elementary School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
399 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West Dover Elementary School 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 West Dover Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1218 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Dover Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Dover Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Dover Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Dover Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Dover Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Dover Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of West Dover Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Dover Elementary School's ranking?
West Dover Elementary School is ranked #1218 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are West Dover Elementary School often compared to?
West Dover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hooper Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend West Dover Elementary School?
399 students attend West Dover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of West Dover Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Dover Elementary School?
West Dover Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Dover Elementary School offer ?
West Dover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Dover Elementary School part of?
West Dover Elementary School is part of Toms River Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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