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Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools
Middle School · Dennis Township School District · Cape May Court House, NJ
A middle school in Cape May Court House, NJ where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 HAGAN ROAD, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
- Math 34% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,855
Median home value
$337,700
Median rent
$1,538/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Dennis Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $26,757NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools is listed in Dennis Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools is a public middle school in Cape May Court House, NJ, part of Dennis Township School District, serving approximately 362 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,995 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools
What grades does Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools serve?
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools?
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools rank in NJ?
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools ranks #1,995 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools a charter school?
No, Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools a Title I school?
No, Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools?
27.6% of students at Dennis Township Elementary/middle Schools 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
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cape May County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (609) 861-2821
- Area population (ZIP 08210)
- 17,278
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 08210; 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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