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West Dover Elementary School vs. Adelphia Elementary School

Should you attend West Dover Elementary School or Adelphia Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
West Dover Elementary School
50 Blue Jay Drive
Toms River, NJ 08753
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Adelphia Elementary School
495 Adelphia Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Overview
Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Dover Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Adelphia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-2
Total Students
409 students
391 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Dover Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Adelphia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Dover Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Adelphia Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Dover Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Adelphia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Dover Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Toms River Regional School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Adelphia Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Howell Township Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1261 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Dover Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
55-59%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Dover Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adelphia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Howell Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2014-15 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Dover Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adelphia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Howell Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2014-15 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Dover Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West Dover Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Adelphia Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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58
Kindergarten Students
57
101
Grade 1 Students
70
110
Grade 2 Students
84
122
Grade 3 Students
64
-
Grade 4 Students
58
-
Grade 5 Students
76
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Dover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Toms River Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Adelphia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Howell Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Dover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Toms River Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Adelphia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Howell Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Dover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Toms River Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Adelphia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Howell Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
58%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Dover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Toms River Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Adelphia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Howell Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Dover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Toms River Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Adelphia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Howell Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Dover Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Adelphia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Howell Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Dover Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Adelphia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Howell Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Dover Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Toms River Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Adelphia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Howell Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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