Excellent
#237 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 10% in state
Dennis Township Primary School
Elementary School · Dennis Township School District · Cape May Court House, NJ
An elementary school in Cape May Court House, NJ where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
601 HAGAN ROAD, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
- Math 82% proficient (2019)
- Reading 57% proficient (2019)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dennis Township Primary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2016, reaching 70% in 2019, across a 6-year record (2014–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2014-2019) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2014-2019)
Based on 12 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dennis Township Primary School 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Mchugh Regional CatholicPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Ocean AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 4.7 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Woodbine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 4.7 mi | 257 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dennis Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 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 Primary School is listed in Dennis Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dennis Township Primary School
Dennis Township Primary School is a public elementary school in Cape May Court House, NJ, part of Dennis Township School District, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dennis Township Primary School
What grades does Dennis Township Primary School serve?
Dennis Township Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Dennis Township Primary School?
Dennis Township Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dennis Township Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dennis Township Primary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dennis Township Primary School rank in NJ?
Dennis Township Primary School ranks #237 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dennis Township Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dennis Township Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dennis Township Primary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).
Is Dennis Township Primary School a charter school?
No, Dennis Township Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dennis Township Primary School a Title I school?
No, Dennis Township Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dennis Township Primary School?
30.0% of students at Dennis Township Primary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cape May County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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