Dennis Township School District

The Dennis Township School District in New Jersey operates two schools: Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools and Dennis Township Primary School. The data reveals some concerning trends, with both schools seeing declines in their statewide rankings over the past few years.

While Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools previously ranked 391 out of 748 New Jersey middle schools, its ranking has dropped to 443 out of 743. Similarly, Dennis Township Primary School's ranking has fallen from 384 out of 1,360 New Jersey elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 567 out of 1,352 in 2016-2017. This suggests the schools may be underperforming compared to their peers across the state. Both schools also have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state averages, particularly in the lower grade levels.

Additionally, the schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which are above the state's target of 10% or less. The funding and resource allocation between the two schools also varies, with Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools spending significantly more per student than Dennis Township Primary School. While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low at both schools, the academic performance and other key metrics indicate that the Dennis Township School District may need to implement targeted interventions to address these issues and improve educational outcomes for its students.