North Dover Elementary School vs. South Dover Elementary School
Should I attend North Dover Elementary School or South Dover 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
North Dover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
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Overview
Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-4, North Dover Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 574 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South Dover Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
318 students
574 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 196 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#143 out of 196 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
79
128
Grade 1 Students
63
106
Grade 2 Students
62
111
Grade 3 Students
57
126
Grade 4 Students
57
103
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
13%
20%
% Black
53%
53%
% White
22%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
