D
Needs Improvement
42/100

West Dover Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 50 BLUE JAY DRIVE, Toms River, NJ 08753
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 34th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
D
Students gain 0.64 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 10th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
409
Students
enrolled
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%34/1000.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%10/100Students gain 0.64 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 4th percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −16 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency49% (−8 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency39% (−8 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%42%reading -18 pts, math -21 pts10th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%25%reading +3 pts, math -12 pts31st percentile (list)
Low-income35%35%reading -3 pts, math +2 pts48th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 50 BLUE JAY DRIVE
City Toms River
ZIP Code 08753
District 3416230
NCES School ID 341623004748
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 08753

Understanding the community around West Dover Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $97,153
Per Capita Income $49,485
Poverty Rate 4.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 48.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.8%
High School or Higher 94.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $357,200
Median Rent $1,620
Owner-Occupied 80.6%
Renter-Occupied 19.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for West Dover Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 58.4%
Hispanic/Latino 23.2%
Black 6.9%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More Races 5.6%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 409
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for West Dover Elementary School?
West Dover Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend West Dover Elementary School?
West Dover Elementary School has 409 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does West Dover Elementary School serve?
West Dover Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does West Dover Elementary School receive per student?
West Dover Elementary School receives $25,468 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around West Dover Elementary School in 08753 ▼
Avg Home Value
$549,575
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,759
1-Year Change
+5.6%
% Renters
19.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026