Frank J. Dugan Elementary School vs. Frank Defino Central Elementary School
Should you attend Frank J. Dugan Elementary School or Frank Defino Central 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Frank Defino Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frank J. Dugan 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 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than 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 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 510 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frank Defino Central Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
624 students
510 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
48 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#185 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
86
70
Grade 1 Students
76
75
Grade 2 Students
117
88
Grade 3 Students
99
93
Grade 4 Students
111
99
Grade 5 Students
135
85
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
27%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
72%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%