Very Good
#506 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 21% in state
Dorchester Elementary School
Elementary School · Woodcliff Lake School District · Woodcliff Lake, NJ
A Woodcliff Lake School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 DORCHESTER ROAD, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
- Math 75% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dorchester Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 80% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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
1.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dorchester Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated735/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woodcliff Lake), 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
$211,233
Median home value
$901,800
Median rent
$2,629/mo
College educated
77.4%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
2.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07677; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Ann Blanche SmithEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| East Brook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| St John's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 198 | 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.
Woodcliff Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $26,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dorchester Elementary School is listed in Woodcliff Lake School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dorchester Elementary School
Dorchester Elementary School is a public elementary school in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, part of Woodcliff Lake School District, serving approximately 508 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #506 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dorchester Elementary School
What grades does Dorchester Elementary School serve?
Dorchester Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dorchester Elementary School?
Dorchester Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorchester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorchester Elementary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorchester Elementary School rank in NJ?
Dorchester Elementary School ranks #506 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dorchester Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorchester Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Dorchester Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorchester Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dorchester Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dorchester Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorchester Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dorchester Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorchester Elementary School?
1.4% of students at Dorchester 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.8%
- Phone
- (201) 391-5600
- Area population (ZIP 07677)
- 6,097
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 07677; 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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