Academy Of Dover Charter School
- Academy Of Dover Charter School serves 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Academy Of Dover Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Academy Of Dover Charter School's student population of 247 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 247 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Academy Of Dover Charter School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Academy Of Dover Charter School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank | #86 out of 200 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 17% |
| Black | 74% | 30% |
| White | 9% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Academy of Dover Charter School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Academy Of Dover Charter School is Kent County Secondary Ilc (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is William Henry Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dover Kent County Community School Special Education School
0.2 miles
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302)672-1960 0.2 n/a n/a - Dover William Henry Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 935 students
0.2 miles
65 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302)672-1622 0.2 5-6 935 - Dover Booker T. Washington Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 338 students
0.3 miles
901 Forest Street
Dover, DE 19904
(302)672-1900 0.3 K-4 338 - Dover Kent County Secondary Ilc Special Education School
Grades: 6-12 | 90 students
0.3 miles
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 5
Dover, DE 19904
(302)736-5355 0.3 6-12 90 - Dover Fairview Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 297 students
0.7 miles
700 Walker Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302)672-1645 0.7 PK-4 297
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