Hooper Avenue Elementary School vs North Dover Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hooper Avenue Elementary School
Toms River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
693 students
North Dover Elementary School
Toms River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
| Measure | Hooper Avenue Elementary School Toms River, New Jersey | North Dover Elementary School Toms River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #829 of 1,479 | #608 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #15670 of 50,301 | #8340 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 693 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 64% |
| city | Toms River | Toms River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Dover Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 63.7).
- •North Dover Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •North Dover Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 55%).
- •Hooper Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 54.2%).
- •North Dover Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.7).
- •Hooper Avenue Elementary School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 384.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hooper Avenue Elementary School better than North Dover Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Dover Elementary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 63.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hooper Avenue Elementary School and North Dover Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Toms River and Toms River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hooper Avenue Elementary School: 693. North Dover Elementary School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hooper Avenue Elementary School and North Dover Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hooper Avenue Elementary School is 829th of 1,479 and North Dover Elementary School is 608th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).