Serving 121 students in grades 4-6, Leonard Dober Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 99% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Leonard Dober Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 25 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥95%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
25%
21%
Black
73%
77%
White
2%
1%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
99%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leonard Dober Elementary School's ranking?
Leonard Dober Elementary School is ranked #2 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Leonard Dober Elementary School?
121 students attend Leonard Dober Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Leonard Dober Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leonard Dober Elementary School?
Leonard Dober Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Leonard Dober Elementary School offer ?
Leonard Dober Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Leonard Dober Elementary School part of?
Leonard Dober Elementary School is part of Saint Thomas - Saint John School District.
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