Summary:
The Academy of Dover Charter School is the sole elementary school in the Academy of Dover Charter School district, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 415 students in Dover, Delaware. The district is ranked 23 out of 32 in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The Academy of Dover Charter School has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate in recent years, ranging from 69th out of 106 Delaware elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 74th out of 109 in 2024-2025. The school's test scores on the Smarter Balanced Assessments and DeSSA exams are generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 11.9% in 5th grade science to 40.68% in 3rd grade math, compared to state averages of 29.09% and 42.17%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.4%, significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the school's underperformance, its spending per student of $11,670 for the 2018-2019 school year was above the state average. This suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by the Academy of Dover Charter School. Further investigation into the school's instructional practices, student support systems, and overall school climate may be necessary to identify and address the root causes of the underperformance and improve the educational outcomes for the students.
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