For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,329 students in Dover Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Dover Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
1,329 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Dover Union Free School District, which is ranked #768 of all 1,019 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#726 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
78%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
496 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
29%
# Black Students
31 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
737 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
56%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
89
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
93
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
92
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
106
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
142
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
106
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
5
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,731 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,279 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,731
$31,092
Spending / Student
$25,279
$31,961
Best Dover Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dover High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2368 Rt 22
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(845) 877-5750
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(845) 877-5750
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2368 Rt 22
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(845) 877-5740
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(845) 877-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9 School St
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(845) 877-5730
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(845) 877-5730
Grades: 3-5
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
6413 Rt 55
Wingdale, NY 12594
(845) 877-5720
Wingdale, NY 12594
(845) 877-5720
Grades: K-2
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dover Union Free School District?
Dover Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,329 students.
What is the rank of Dover Union Free School District?
Dover Union Free School District is ranked #768 out of 1,019 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover Union Free School District?
56% of Dover Union Free School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dover Union Free School District?
Dover Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Dover Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,279 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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