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North Dover Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 648 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 28, 2008

My son has been attending North Dover since kindergaten. He has had wonderful teachers who do everything and anything for him to do well. He had a speech problem when we moved here and after only 2 months of speech therapy he spoke perfectly! The faculty is caring compasionate and will go above and beyond. If I would have had such teachers I would have done much better. North Dover is clean, well mainatined classical music is piped throughout all day in the hallways. The children seem to be from a more upperclass group therefore making it a wonderful expereince all around! The principal is always on hand to help as well as all the staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2008

Unfortunately, this school is not what it once was. The teachers and administration are wonderful, but with the growth of the area of the area, class sizes have continued to grow with no additional classrooms added. Fifth grade classes approach 30 children. Due to the large number of Senior citizens in town, budgets are regularly defeated, ...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2003

My two children are attending North Dover Elementary School. We have found that the Principal is very professional and personable. My children have had great teachers. They have challenged my children to be the best students they can be and have helped them build their self-esteem. My wife and I wanted to live here because the Toms River School District has a great reputation. We are very pleased with our decision based on our experience with the teachers and staff of North Dover Elementary. Our children are excelling academically.


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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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
95%
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.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%
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 Students82%
Female86%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special education67%
General education84%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant82%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students92%
Female95%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special education100%
General education91%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students79%
Female90%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Special education67%
General education81%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant79%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special education75%
General education96%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant94%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White99%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
General education99%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 Students77%
Female83%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special education54%
General education80%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant77%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students93%
Female92%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education62%
General education97%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant93%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 85% 54%
Asian 6% 8%
Hispanic 5% 20%
Black 2% 17%
Two or more races 1% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 8%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1759 New Hampshire Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 505-5860

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