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#1570 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School
Elementary School · Rockaway Township School District · Wharton, NJ
A Rockaway Township School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
665 MT HOPE AVENUE, Wharton, NJ 07885
- Math 60% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated849/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wharton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,903
Median home value
$345,200
Median rent
$1,961/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07885; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis B O'brien Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Stony Brook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Birchwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Divine Mercy Academy/diocesePrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 173 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rockaway Township School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,702NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School is listed in Rockaway Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School
Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wharton, NJ, part of Rockaway Township School District, serving approximately 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,570 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School
What grades does Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School serve?
Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School?
Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School rank in NJ?
Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School ranks #1,570 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School a charter school?
No, Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School?
12.0% of students at Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.1%
- Phone
- (973) 361-7450
- Area population (ZIP 07885)
- 11,864
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07885; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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