Dover Area Intrmd School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (19-20)
563 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
42 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)8%
12%
Black
(19-20)4%
15%
White
(19-20)84%
65%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
37%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Dover Area Intrmd School?
563 students attend Dover Area Intrmd School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dover Area Intrmd School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Dover Area Intrmd School offer ?
Dover Area Intrmd School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Dover Area Intrmd School part of?
Dover Area Intrmd School is part of Dover Area School District.
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