Summary:
The Dover School District is served by a single elementary school, Dover Elementary School, which educates 455 students in grades PK-4 and has shown remarkable academic growth in recent years.
Dover Elementary School is a standout institution that consistently outperforms state averages across all subjects. The school has demonstrated a strong upward trajectory in its state ranking, moving from the 75th percentile in 2023-2024 to a projected 91st percentile (5 stars) for the 2025-2026 school year, placing it among the top 10% of elementary schools in Arkansas. With a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and per-student spending of $11,850, the school achieves exceptional results despite 61.54% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Overall proficiency rates for the 2025-2026 school year are well above state averages: English Language Arts at 58.2% (state: 39.4%), Reading at 54.4% (state: 40.4%), Mathematics at 63.8% (state: 44.1%), and Science at 68.2% (state: 44.0%).
Science is a particular strength, with proficiency rates 24.2 percentage points above the state average, while Math and Science scores notably exceed those in English Language Arts and Reading. The school also shows interesting grade-level dynamics, with 3rd graders achieving 67.7% proficiency in Math compared to 50.8% in ELA, while 4th graders see a narrower gap with 61.1% in Math and 63.1% in ELA. This consistent and accelerating improvement across all metrics makes Dover Elementary School a model of academic excellence in Arkansas, particularly in STEM fields, and its trajectory suggests it will continue to be a top-tier school in the state.
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