Dover Elementary School

9 School St
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 274 students in grades 3-5, Dover Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Dover Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
274 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Dover Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#3291 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
55%
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44%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
37%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
57%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dover Elementary School's ranking?
Dover Elementary School is ranked #3291 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Dover Elementary School?
274 students attend Dover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dover Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Dover Elementary School offer ?
Dover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dover Elementary School part of?
Dover Elementary School is part of Dover Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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