West Dover Elementary School

Summary:

West Dover Elementary School is a public elementary school in Toms River, New Jersey, serving 399 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Toms River Regional School District, which is ranked 435 out of 613 school districts in the state.

West Dover Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Jersey elementary schools over the past 10 years, with academic performance on state assessments generally below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 30.8% to 40.4%, compared to the district's 35.3%-41.1% and the state's 43.6%-52.3%. In mathematics, the proficiency rates at West Dover Elementary ranged from 29.3% to 50.9%, while the district and state had higher proficiency rates. The school's performance on the science assessment for 5th grade was also significantly lower than the district and state averages.

When comparing West Dover Elementary to other nearby schools within the Toms River Regional School District, it consistently performs worse on state assessments and has lower rankings. For instance, Hooper Avenue Elementary, North Dover Elementary, and Cedar Grove Elementary all have higher proficiency rates and rankings than West Dover Elementary. Additionally, the school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 21.7% over the past few years, which are higher than the state average.


Detail:

Public K-5

 50 Blue Jay Drive
       Toms River, NJ  08753


(732) 505-5920

District: Toms River Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
856th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,274 Help


Students who attend West Dover Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Toms River Intermediate School North
High:    Toms River High School North

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  409

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.4%
Hispanic:
23.2%
African American:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.4% Help


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Compare Details West Dover Elementary School ranks worse than 64% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 7th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Toms River Regional School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.4%), Hispanic (23.2%), African American (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Dover Elementary School is 12.7, which is the 4th best among 12 elementary schools in the Toms River Regional School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Dover Elementary School is $7,274, which is the 3rd highest among 12 elementary schools in the Toms River Regional School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Dover Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Dover Elementary School 856th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See West Dover Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Toms River Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Toms River Regional School District 435th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Dover Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Dover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 73.98 372nd 1204 69.1%
2004 76.18 294th 1298 77.3%
2005 78.75 211th 1303 83.8%
2006 79.42 183rd 1314 86.1%
2007 78.86 175th 1329 86.8%
2008 84.22 48th 1338 96.4%
2009 72.83 401st 1346 70.2%
2010 58.32 686th 1354 49.3%
2011 62.55 639th 1360 53.0%
2012 49.58 830th 1363 39.1%
2013 52.10 782nd 1367 42.8%
2014 56.44 722nd 1363 47.0%
2015 53.94 657th 1357 51.6%
2016 50.73 708th 1346 47.4%
2017 49.57 728th 1352 46.2%
2018 39.73 868th 1353 35.8%
2019 34.18 945th 1360 30.5%
2021 33.11 822nd 1317 37.6%
2022 43.04 757th 1345 43.7%
2023 31.90 923rd 1342 31.2%
2024 35.80 856th 1338 36.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Dover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.16 558th 1001 44.3%
2019 42.61 514th 1007 49.0%
2021 29.20 586th 868 32.5%
2022 32.69 580th 949 38.9%
2023 34.33 557th 958 41.9%
2024 30.30 637th 989 35.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Dover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.47 519th 942 44.9%
2019 52.18 392nd 948 58.6%
2021 65.54 169th 839 79.9%
2022 43.87 450th 863 47.9%
2023 24.23 696th 910 23.5%
2024 29.39 680th 939 27.6%
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Rank History for Female students at West Dover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.30 730th 1333 45.2%
2019 34.66 911th 1331 31.6%
2021 34.79 805th 1290 37.6%
2022 41.14 764th 1326 42.4%
2023 32.70 876th 1318 33.5%
2024 42.93 730th 1317 44.6%
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Rank History for Male students at West Dover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.97 943rd 1334 29.3%
2019 35.04 891st 1335 33.3%
2021 32.34 819th 1297 36.9%
2022 45.81 692nd 1324 47.7%
2023 32.75 870th 1315 33.8%
2024 29.22 926th 1313 29.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Dover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.33 374th 870 57.0%
2019 43.42 495th 899 44.9%
2021 38.54 535th 896 40.3%
2022 48.82 424th 953 55.5%
2023 25.21 746th 982 24.0%
2024 22.36 786th 989 20.5%
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Rank History for White students at West Dover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.92 862nd 1022 15.7%
2019 15.29 906th 1023 11.4%
2021 21.44 831st 964 13.8%
2022 31.18 711th 976 27.2%
2023 18.18 835th 975 14.4%
2024 25.48 763rd 963 20.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for West Dover Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 523 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1989 483 4 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1990 472 4 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1991 497 4 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1992 481 3 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1993 460 8 29 2 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1994 476 9 34 3 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1995 569 13 40 14 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1996 569 13 40 14 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1998 580 12 42 17 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1999 590 13 44 22 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2000 520 10 40 27 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2001 512 18 43 38 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2002 487 25 42 46 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2003 487 25 42 46 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2004 468 17 45 46 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2005 450 21 39 38 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2006 373 22 27 31 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2007 354 28 30 31 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2008 331 25 42 28 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2009 314 27 36 37 0 0 6 0 420
2010 298 31 38 31 0 1 8 0 407
2011 293 30 33 36 1 0 8 0 401
2012 290 27 31 48 1 1 9 0 407
2013 290 24 26 47 1 1 13 0 402
2014 283 23 24 46 1 1 12 0 390
2015 274 23 25 57 1 1 12 0 393
2016 270 27 24 58 1 1 18 0 399
2017 267 23 18 68 0 1 16 0 393
2018 265 23 19 60 0 1 15 0 383
2019 272 21 16 55 1 1 17 0 383
2020 269 21 13 55 0 1 22 0 381
2021 214 20 15 59 0 1 20 0 329
2022 235 16 20 72 0 1 26 0 370
2023 245 23 25 85 0 1 20 0 399
2024 239 28 23 95 1 0 23 0 409

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Dover Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 528 28.0 18.8 n/a
1989 499 24.0 20.7 n/a
1990 489 26.0 18.8 3.5
1991 522 26.0 20.0 3.6
1992 501 26.0 19.2 9.2
1993 499 24.0 20.8 7.2
1994 522 24.0 21.8 9
1995 636 25.0 25.4 11.5
1996 636 25.0 25.4 11.5
1998 651 31.0 21.0 11.7
1999 669 28.0 23.9 12
2000 597 31.0 19.3 15.1
2001 611 31.2 19.6 17.7
2002 600 32.0 18.8 17.5
2003 600 32.0 18.8 17.5
2004 576 34.0 16.9 16.1
2005 548 33.5 16.4 n/a
2006 453 27.0 16.8 13.2
2007 443 27.0 16.4 19.6
2008 426 26.0 16.4 16.9
2009 420 26.7 14.9 20.7
2010 407 29.0 14.0 23.8
2011 401 27.0 14.8 23.7
2012 407 27.0 15.0 24.8
2013 402 28.0 14.3 24.9
2014 390 29.2 13.3 29.7
2015 393 28.0 14.0 28.2
2016 399 29.0 13.7 34.6
2017 393 29.0 13.5 30.5
2018 383 29.0 13.2 29.5
2019 383 29.8 12.8 29.2
2020 381 28.0 13.6 27.3
2021 329 27.0 12.1 26.1
2022 370 29.0 12.7 27.3
2023 399 31.0 12.8 32.8
2024 409 32.0 12.7 39.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Dover Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 528 28.0 18.8 n/a
1989 499 24.0 20.7 n/a
1990 489 26.0 18.8 3.5
1991 522 26.0 20.0 3.6
1992 501 26.0 19.2 9.2
1993 499 24.0 20.8 7.2
1994 522 24.0 21.8 9
1995 636 25.0 25.4 11.5
1996 636 25.0 25.4 11.5
1998 651 31.0 21.0 11.7
1999 669 28.0 23.9 12
2000 597 31.0 19.3 15.1
2001 611 31.2 19.6 17.7
2002 600 32.0 18.8 17.5
2003 600 32.0 18.8 17.5
2004 576 34.0 16.9 16.1
2005 548 33.5 16.4 n/a
2006 453 27.0 16.8 13.2
2007 443 27.0 16.4 19.6
2008 426 26.0 16.4 16.9
2009 420 26.7 14.9 20.7
2010 407 29.0 14.0 23.8
2011 401 27.0 14.8 23.7
2012 407 27.0 15.0 24.8
2013 402 28.0 14.3 24.9
2014 390 29.2 13.3 29.7
2015 393 28.0 14.0 28.2
2016 399 29.0 13.7 34.6
2017 393 29.0 13.5 30.5
2018 383 29.0 13.2 29.5
2019 383 29.8 12.8 29.2
2020 381 28.0 13.6 27.3
2021 329 27.0 12.1 26.1
2022 370 29.0 12.7 27.3
2023 399 31.0 12.8 32.8
2024 409 32.0 12.7 39.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Dover Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $289 (4.0%) $6,985 (96.0%) $7,274

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Dover Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 945th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 923rd of 1342 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Dover Elementary School)51.735.2
 16.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Toms River Regional School District)46.333.1
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Dover Elementary School)44.935.2
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Toms River Regional School District)47.334.8
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Dover Elementary School)47.346.4
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Toms River Regional School District)51.436.6
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Dover Elementary School)32.940.8
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Toms River Regional School District)42.635.3
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Dover Elementary School)48.736.7
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Toms River Regional School District)51.442.4
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Dover Elementary School)41.721.7
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Toms River Regional School District)43.231.6
 11.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students383399
 4.2%
African American2123
 9.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1625
 56.3%
Hispanic5585
 54.5%
Pacific Islander11
White272245
 9.9%
Two or More Races1720
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.2%32.8%
 3.6%


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Students who attend West Dover Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Toms River Intermediate School North
High : Toms River High School North

West Dover Elementary School ranks 856th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at West Dover Elementary School are 58% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 409 students attended West Dover Elementary School.


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