Dover Area SD School District

101 Edgeway Road
Dover, PA 17315
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,211 students in Dover Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Dover Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
3,211 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Dover Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (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 67% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#256 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Dover Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dover Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dover Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
87%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Dover Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.57
# American Indian Students
8 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
403 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
127 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
2,496 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
78%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
155 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
255
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
227
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
221
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
240
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
235
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
236
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
285
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
260
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
270
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
275
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
251
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
228
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
228
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,564 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,534 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dover Area SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$82 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Dover Area SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,564
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dover Area SD  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$25,534
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dover Area SD  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dover Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Salem Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5161 N Salem Church Rd
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8071
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Leib Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2925 Oakland Rd
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8070
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Dover Area Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
109 E Canal St
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8068
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Dover Area High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 Intermediate Ave
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8066
Grades: 9-12
| 982 students
Rank: #55.
Weigelstown Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3205 Carlisle Rd
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8072
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #66.
Dover Area MiddleSchool
Math: 27% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
46 W Canal St
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8067
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dover Area SD School District?
Dover Area SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,211 students.
What is the rank of Dover Area SD School District?
Dover Area SD School District is ranked #240 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover Area SD School District?
78% of Dover Area SD School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dover Area SD School District?
Dover Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Dover Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,534 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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