South Dover Elementary School vs. North Dover Elementary School
Should I attend South Dover Elementary School or North 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
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North Dover 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 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
574 students
318 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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
128
79
Grade 1 Students
106
63
Grade 2 Students
111
62
Grade 3 Students
126
57
Grade 4 Students
103
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
20%
13%
% Black
53%
53%
% White
16%
22%
% 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
6%
5%