North Dover Elementary School vs. South Dover Elementary School
Should you attend North Dover Elementary School or South Dover 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
North Dover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
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Overview
Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-4, North Dover Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 610 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South Dover Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
315 students
610 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#85 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#154 out of 201 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
122
Grade 1 Students
80
125
Grade 2 Students
61
107
Grade 3 Students
55
121
Grade 4 Students
59
135
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
14%
16%
% Black
51%
57%
% White
24%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
