Dawes Avenue Elementary School
Somers Point, NJ · Somers Point School District · Grades PK-3
1,070th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 19%· Stable
Dawes Avenue Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dawes Avenue Elementary School 1,070th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 19% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 19th in 2025.
Dawes Avenue Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 47 students tested
Dawes Avenue Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 366 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.6% | 35.0% | ▼ 10.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.7% | 33.6% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Black | 18.0% | 16.9% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 10.9% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Dawes Avenue Elementary School
Typical home value $435K in zip 08244 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dawes Avenue Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Seaview Elementary SchoolLinwood City School District · 0.8 mi away218th of 1,324
ELA 66% · Math 76% - 6Ocean City Primary SchoolOcean City School District · 3 mi away608th of 1,324
ELA 46% · Math 57% - 7Northfield Community Elementary SchoolNorthfield City School District · 3.3 mi away485th of 1,324
ELA 59% · Math 56% - 4Swift-Slaybaugh ComplexEgg Harbor Township School District · 3.9 mi away870th of 1,324
ELA 35% · Math 45% - 8William H. Ross III SchoolMargate City School District · 4.7 mi away386th of 1,324
ELA 62% · Math 64% - –Upper Township Primary SchoolUpper Township School District · 4.8 mi away
- 7Upper Township Elementary SchoolUpper Township School District · 4.9 mi away441st of 1,324
ELA 61% · Math 59% - 7Ventnor Elementary SchoolVentnor City School District · 5.1 mi away438th of 1,324
ELA 58% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dawes Avenue Elementary School in?
Dawes Avenue Elementary School is part of the Somers Point School District district in Somers Point, New Jersey.
Is Dawes Avenue Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dawes Avenue Elementary School 1,070th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dawes Avenue Elementary School?
White 35%, Hispanic 34%, Black 17%, Two or more races 11% (366 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dawes Avenue Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08244 is $435K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.