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#971 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 39% in state
John Y Dater Elementary School
Elementary School · Ramsey School District · Ramsey, NJ
A Ramsey School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35 SCHOOL STREET, Ramsey, NJ 07446
- Math 67% vs NJ 46% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Y Dater Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 71% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Y Dater Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,046/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ramsey), 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
$164,767
Median home value
$665,700
Median rent
$2,009/mo
College educated
69.3%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Saint PaulPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Young World Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Joyce Kilmer SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 4–5 | 2.3 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Edith A. Bogert Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 3–5 | 2.4 mi | 361 | 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.
Ramsey School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $32,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Y Dater Elementary School is listed in Ramsey School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Y Dater Elementary School
John Y Dater Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ramsey, NJ, part of Ramsey School District, serving approximately 322 students in grades 4th-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #971 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Y Dater Elementary School
What grades does John Y Dater Elementary School serve?
John Y Dater Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend John Y Dater Elementary School?
John Y Dater Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Y Dater Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Y Dater 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 John Y Dater Elementary School rank in NJ?
John Y Dater Elementary School ranks #971 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is John Y Dater Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Y Dater Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 John Y Dater Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Y Dater Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John Y Dater Elementary School a charter school?
No, John Y Dater Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Y Dater Elementary School a Title I school?
No, John Y Dater Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Y Dater Elementary School?
6.8% of students at John Y Dater 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (201) 785-2325
- Area population (ZIP 07446)
- 14,722
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
Official sources & links
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 07446; 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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