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Dawes Avenue Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 384 students

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5 stars

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Posted June 16, 2011

I give a big thumbs up to this school ! My son has been going there for 4 years . We are from Galloway and although they have great teachers from there , the whole atmospher is wonderful at Dawes ave . The teachers are great my son has loved each one , and I truely belive they care for him . The parents /school involvment is almost like a big family . He will be in 6th grade this semester , so it will be his last year then on to Jordan rd . I can only hope Jordan rd will be just as awsome ! A big thank you from the Luckenbach family
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 20, 2007

I have a child in 2nd and K in Dawes Ave. and I am thrilled with the school. The teachers are enthusiastic and very accessible, the facility is excellent, and the students & their families are involved. The teachers, administration and the HSA do so much above & beyond in order to provide technology, fun, and a spirit of education for the students...From the integrated arts festival to SAVE THE BLUFF. My biggest complaint? The lunch period is too short...the children don't have enough time to eat! I don't think there is another school in the area where the students can experience such a well-rounded demographic and still get the quality of EDUCATION AND ATTENTION that we see happening at Dawes Ave. Dawes Ave. is giving my children a great head start to life.
—Submitted by Suzann M, a parent


Posted August 24, 2006

The teachers there are so dedicated to their profession.The tight knit of parent support is overwhelming. I adore this school. However the Ever Day Math is in need for much more consideration.
—Submitted by Kate Merollo, a parent


Posted July 21, 2005

I have three children in the Dawes Ave Elementary School. There have been so many teachers that have made a tremendous difference in my childrens lives. Mrs. Priscilla Spickler has been an amazing physical education teacher influencing each student in a remarkable way. Mr. Jeff Seals, the music teacher is always there for each and every child continually enhancing their musical abilities.
—Submitted by Karen Santora, a parent


Posted June 24, 2005

My son has been going to the Somers Point School system since Pre-K. He has significantly improved this last year with Mrs. Gardner in first grade at Dawes Ave. I love the school, the parents are very nice and always helpful. It is as if we are a big family. I couldn't ask for anything better than that for my son. My hat goes off to Mrs. Lee she runs the school as if they were her own children. The teachers are caring and respectiful. I can only imagine where my son will suceed to staying in this kind of enviroment.
—Submitted by Angela S., a parent


Posted April 19, 2004

My special needs son and I moved here two months ago from Brigantine. He is in Mrs. Lovetts Special Ed class 5th grade. I have never seen such a great special Ed teacher before. She is great and a true asset to Dawes Avenue. My son has adjusted fine and he rates it ten times better than Brigantine. He says everyone is more caring and understanding here. I am so glad we moved Tracy T
—Submitted by Tracy Tague, a parent


Posted September 19, 2003

I have 2 children in Dawes Ave School..they are in 3rd and 6th grade. My youngest has been there since K and my other one since 3rd..I must say I love this school and the teachers are awesome,and never have I seen before a princpal that is hands on and gets involved with the kds, a person you have no fear in telling if there are problems at home or school..she always adresses them in the most senstive way! The HSA is awesome so involved with the kids and making thier time at Dawes a time to remember, What else can I say with all that!
—Submitted by SuzAnne E, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
55%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
89%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
55%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
59%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students31%
Female41%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Non-economically disadvantaged44%
Special educationn/a
General education41%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant31%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students43%
Female52%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
White53%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged61%
Special education42%
General education44%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant43%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students28%
Female30%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
White33%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Non-economically disadvantaged47%
Special educationn/a
General education31%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant28%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students39%
Female26%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
White52%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
General education39%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant39%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students68%
Female71%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special education27%
General education81%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant68%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students31%
Female38%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
White39%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged46%
Special educationn/a
General education47%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant31%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students76%
Female83%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
White70%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special education47%
General education90%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant76%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students43%
Female68%
Male15%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White52%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Special educationn/a
General education61%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant43%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students60%
Female77%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Special education21%
General education79%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant60%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 63% 54%
Black 19% 17%
Hispanic 13% 20%
Asian 4% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 43%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 8N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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22 W. Dawes Avenue
Somers Point, NJ 08244
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Phone: (609) 653-1027

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