Dennis Township School District

The Dennis Township School District in New Jersey operates two schools: Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools and Dennis Township Primary School. While the district as a whole is ranked 449 out of 609 districts in the state and rated 1 out of 5 stars, the primary school stands out as the stronger performer of the two.

The primary school has a higher statewide ranking, placing 384 out of 1,360 New Jersey elementary schools and earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the elementary/middle school lags behind in its statewide ranking. Additionally, the primary school boasts a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.4, compared to 14.5 at the elementary/middle school, which may contribute to more individualized attention for students. However, both schools struggle with relatively low proficiency rates on state assessments, an area that could benefit from improvement efforts.

Interestingly, the elementary/middle school outperforms the state average on NJSLA Algebra I tests, with 69.6% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 38.2%. This is a notable strength of the district. The primary school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 29.96%, compared to 27.62% at the elementary/middle school. The significant difference in spending per student between the two schools, with the primary school spending $14,492 per student and the elementary/middle school spending $24,469 per student, may warrant further investigation into resource allocation and potential equity concerns.