Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools

www.dtschools.org

391 Students

Middle School 3rd - 8th

School Overview

Dennis Township Elementary/Middle School, located in Dennisville, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational hub for the students of Dennis Township. The district operates with a focus on fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that guides students from their early elementary years through their transition into middle school. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum that balances core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and science with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by integrating extracurricular activities, athletics, and technology into the daily student life. By maintaining a location central to the Dennis Township community, the school serves as a focal point for local families, prioritizing a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and students. The institution is dedicated to preparing its students for success in secondary education by nurturing a culture of curiosity, responsibility, and academic achievement.

391

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools
Demographic	Student Count
White	358
Hispanic	18
Black	9
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
358 (91.6%)
Hispanic
18 (4.6%)
Black
9 (2.3%)
Two or More
3 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dennis Township School District
Phone:	(609)861-2821
Website:	http://www.dtschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 8th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 68