South Dover Elementary School vs. North Dover Elementary School
Should you attend South Dover Elementary School or North 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
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North Dover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 606 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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Serving 340 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 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
606 students
340 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 201 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#85 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
129
71
Grade 1 Students
125
68
Grade 2 Students
132
90
Grade 3 Students
105
50
Grade 4 Students
115
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
16%
% Black
59%
48%
% White
13%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
