Dillsburg Elementary School vs. Dover Area Elementary School
Should I attend Dillsburg Elementary School or Dover Area Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dillsburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dillsburg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dover Area Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
458 students
362 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#319 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#987 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
57
Grade 1 Students
74
55
Grade 2 Students
79
59
Grade 3 Students
91
58
Grade 4 Students
75
68
Grade 5 Students
62
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
89%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
