South Dover Elementary School vs. Hartly Elementary School
Should I attend South Dover Elementary School or Hartly 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
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Hartly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
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Overview
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).
Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hartly Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
574 students
261 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 196 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#97 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
128
45
Grade 1 Students
106
63
Grade 2 Students
111
60
Grade 3 Students
126
48
Grade 4 Students
103
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
20%
10%
% Black
53%
9%
% White
16%
72%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
