Top Rankings
Dover Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,135 students in Dover Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Dover Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
3,135 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
243 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Dover Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#517 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
56 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,809 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
90%
32%
# Black Students
116 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
138 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
4%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
185
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
209
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
215
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
205
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
212
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
201
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
216
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
243
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
255
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
331
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
245
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
264
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
228
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
100
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,790 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,064 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,790
$27,348
Spending / Student
$21,064
$26,228
Best Dover Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dover High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Grace Street
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2010
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,094 students
Rank: #22.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 East Mcfarlan Street
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2040
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2040
Grades: 7-8
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
East Dover Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Mcfarlan Street
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2055
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2055
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Academy Street Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14 Academy Street
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2030
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2030
Grades: PK-6
| 470 students
Rank: #55.
North Dover Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 Highland Avenue
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2020
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2020
Grades: PK-6
| 658 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dover Public School District?
Dover Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,135 students.
What is the rank of Dover Public School District?
Dover Public School District is ranked #512 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dover Public School District?
90% of Dover Public School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dover Public School District?
Dover Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Dover Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,064 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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