Academy Of Dover Charter School

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Academy Of Dover Charter School ranks 78 th of 105 Delaware elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public, Charter K-8

104 Saulsbury Road
Dover, DE 19904

(302) 674-0684

District: Academy of Dover Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
78^th of 105 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,670

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 411

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.8%

White:

14.1%

Hispanic:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy Of Dover Charter School ranks worse than 74.3% of elementary schools in Delaware. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.05. (See more...)

Compare Details Academy Of Dover Charter School ranks better than 50.9% of middle schools in Delaware. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70.8%), White (14.1%), Hispanic (10.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy Of Dover Charter School is 14.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy Of Dover Charter School is $11,670.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Academy Of Dover Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy Of Dover Charter School 78^th of 105 Delaware public elementary schools. (See Academy Of Dover Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy Of Dover Charter School 27^th of 55 Delaware public middle schools. (See Academy Of Dover Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

African American students:

Academy of Dover Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy of Dover Charter School 18^th of 31 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Academy Of Dover Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DE State Percentile
2015	17.92	92^nd	108	14.8%
2019	17.53	87^th	105	17.1%
2021	18.43	78^th	95	17.9%
2022	26.08	74^th	104	28.8%
2023	24.05	76^th	103	26.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy Of Dover Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	33.89	62^nd	92	32.6%
2022	50.10	29^th	62	53.2%
2023	45.47	35^th	66	47.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Academy Of Dover Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	22.02	78^th	99	21.2%
2022	25.96	71^st	90	21.1%
2023	43.79	54^th	89	39.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Academy Of Dover Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	12.59	87^th	99	12.1%
2022	19.77	75^th	90	16.7%
2023	17.81	77^th	89	13.5%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Academy Of Dover Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	32.66	50^th	72	30.6%
2022	30.60	44^th	60	26.7%
2023	40.19	37^th	60	38.3%

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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Academy Of Dover Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Academy Of Dover Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.55	27^th	53	49.1%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Academy Of Dover Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.23	9^th	43	79.1%

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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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by a citizen
Wednesday, July 30, 2014

You need to update your information on the school. It is not a k-5 and the DCAS testing scores have gained then the accommodation of a Superior School! If you are going to rank schools and post it PLEASE make sure it is up to date and CORRECT! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, April 10, 2014

Poorly run school. My child's grades dropped steadily all year and they seemed not to care. I even made suggestions but was ignored by the teacher. Bad school. Close Quote

by a teacher
Saturday, June 30, 2012

Your information on this school is not up to date. It does have DCAS scores and is rated a, "superior" school. Also it's grade configuration is K-4. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Academy Of Dover Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	41	351	2	8	6	n/a	n/a	408
2005	34	375	2	13	2	n/a	n/a	426
2006	18	351	2	10	4	n/a	n/a	385
2007	15	253	3	9	2	n/a	n/a	282
2008	11	178	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	205
2009	15	207	1	10	5	n/a	n/a	238
2010	23	215	2	13	3	n/a	n/a	256
2011	36	204	1	18	4	0	0	263
2012	32	197	3	17	3	4	0	256
2013	33	237	2	9	1	0	0	282
2014	32	263	3	9	1	0	0	308
2015	26	235	2	26	0	1	0	290
2016	26	222	3	32	0	1	0	284
2017	24	181	1	31	0	0	10	247
2018	27	197	0	36	0	2	8	270
2019	24	204	0	35	0	3	6	272
2020	17	207	0	31	0	3	8	266
2021	39	247	0	33	1	0	9	329
2022	48	273	0	42	1	0	11	375
2023	58	291	1	44	1	0	16	411

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academy Of Dover Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	408	25.0	16.3	44.9
2005	426	23.3	18.3	58
2006	385	22.2	17.3	68.1
2007	282	24.0	11.8	65.2
2008	205	16.0	12.8	89.8
2009	238	17.0	14.0	82.4
2010	256	15.0	17.0	82.4
2011	263	23.0	11.4	83.3
2012	256	18.0	14.2	87.9
2013	282	33.0	8.5	87.9
2014	308	37.0	8.3	99
2015	290	22.0	13.1	99
2016	284	22.0	12.9	98.9
2017	247	18.0	13.7	n/a
2018	270	17.0	15.8	n/a
2019	272	20.0	13.6	n/a
2020	266	19.0	14.0	n/a
2021	329	25.0	13.1	n/a
2022	375	28.0	13.3	n/a
2023	411	29.0	14.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Academy Of Dover Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	408	25.0	16.3	44.9
2005	426	23.3	18.3	58
2006	385	22.2	17.3	68.1
2007	282	24.0	11.8	65.2
2008	205	16.0	12.8	89.8
2009	238	17.0	14.0	82.4
2010	256	15.0	17.0	82.4
2011	263	23.0	11.4	83.3
2012	256	18.0	14.2	87.9
2013	282	33.0	8.5	87.9
2014	308	37.0	8.3	99
2015	290	22.0	13.1	99
2016	284	22.0	12.9	98.9
2017	247	18.0	13.7	n/a
2018	270	17.0	15.8	n/a
2019	272	20.0	13.6	n/a
2020	266	19.0	14.0	n/a
2021	329	25.0	13.1	n/a
2022	375	28.0	13.3	n/a
2023	411	29.0	14.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Academy Of Dover Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$929 (8.0%)	$8,541 (73.2%)	$11,670

Data source: Delaware Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy Of Dover Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 87^th of 105 Elementary schools	Ranks 76^th of 103 Elementary schools	9.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Academy Of Dover Charter School)	34.9	23.3	11.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)	50.5	38.4	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Academy Of Dover Charter School)	25.6	20.9	4.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)	53	42.2	10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Academy Of Dover Charter School)	27.9	40	12.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)	53.5	39.9	13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Academy Of Dover Charter School)	20.9	37.5	16.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)	50.8	39.1	11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Academy Of Dover Charter School)	52.4	26.7	25.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)	56.9	44.1	12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Academy Of Dover Charter School)	31	10	21%
5th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)	44.4	32.3	12.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	272	411	51.1%
African American	204	291	42.6%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	35	44	25.7%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	24	58	141.7%
Two or More Races	6	16	166.7%

Schools Near Academy Of Dover Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				DeSSA Science (2023)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2023)						Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2023)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DeSSA Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Academy Of Dover Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	104 Saulsbury Road	Dover	19904	Kent County	Academy of Dover Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 674-0684	411	29	14.1		58 (14.1%)	291 (70.8%)	44 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.9%)	24.1	78^th of 105 public elementary schools	25.7%		26.1	74^th of 104 public elementary schools	28.8%	4	15.0	23.3	40.0	26.7	32.3	44.0	41.7	20.9	37.5	10.0			20.0	$11,670	$929	$8,541
Booker T. Washington Elementary School	Public	K-4	901 Forest Street	Dover	19904	Kent County	Capital School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 672-1900	334	32	10.4		72 (21.6%)	190 (56.9%)	34 (10.2%)	4 (1.2%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (9.0%)	48.2	51^st of 105 public elementary schools	51.4%		44.7	58^th of 104 public elementary schools	44.2%	7		40.5	36.1					40.5	37.2					$21,632	$1,660	$21,966
Campus Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	350 Pear Street	Dover	19904	Kent County	Campus Community School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 736-0403	402	27	14.8		92 (22.9%)	240 (59.7%)	27 (6.7%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.5%)	45.6	56^th of 105 public elementary schools	46.7%		41	63^rd of 104 public elementary schools	39.4%	7	12.0	57.1	40.0	42.0	47.8	67.4	64.7	47.6	13.3		17.4	30.2	38.2	$10,236	$644	$8,881
Fairview Elementary School	Public	K-4	700 Walker Road	Dover	19904	Kent County	Capital School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 672-1645	281	18	15.8		78 (27.8%)	144 (51.2%)	37 (13.2%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.0%)	22.9	80^th of 105 public elementary schools	23.8%		27.5	71^st of 104 public elementary schools	31.7%	9		27.3	32.0					24.4	20.0					$14,667	$1,727	$13,448
Capital Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	198 Commerce Way	Dover	19904	Kent County	Capital School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 672-1500	100	1	100.0		66 (66.0%)	22 (22.0%)	5 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.0%)								(n/a)
North Dover Elementary School	Public	K-4	855 College Road	Dover	19904	Kent County	Capital School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 672-1980	315	23	13.6		76 (24.1%)	162 (51.4%)	44 (14.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.2%)	44.2	60^th of 105 public elementary schools	42.9%		48.3	49^th of 104 public elementary schools	52.9%	11		43.6	38.6					25.5	36.2					$14,186	$1,231	$14,133
South Dover Elementary School	Public	K-4	955 South State Street	Dover	19901	Kent County	Capital School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 672-1690	610	38	16.0		89 (14.6%)	347 (56.9%)	101 (16.6%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	65 (10.7%)	16.8	85^th of 105 public elementary schools	19.0%		15.4	89^th of 104 public elementary schools	14.4%	4		26.4	18.8					22.4	21.9					$13,243	$1,432	$12,252
Towne Point Elementary School	Public	K-4	629 Buckson Drive	Dover	19901	Kent County	Capital School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 672-1590	334	20	16.7		38 (11.4%)	226 (67.7%)	33 (9.9%)	5 (1.5%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	27 (8.1%)	19.2	84^th of 105 public elementary schools	20.0%		7.4	100^th of 104 public elementary schools	3.8%	16		39.2	15.4					23.5	9.2					$14,327	$1,649	$13,968
W. Reily Brown Elementary School	Public	1-5	360 Webbs Lane	Dover	19904	Kent County	Caesar Rodney School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 697-2101	540	40	13.5		209 (38.7%)	179 (33.1%)	78 (14.4%)	11 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (11.5%)	23.5	79^th of 105 public elementary schools	24.8%		36.9	65^th of 104 public elementary schools	37.5%	14	17.9	23.4	27.6	39.6				16.8	19.8	23.7				$11,799	$1,350	$10,716
East Dover Elementary School	Public	K-4	852 South Little Creek Road	Dover	19901	Kent County	Capital School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 672-1655	330	28	11.7		54 (16.4%)	162 (49.1%)	88 (26.7%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.1%)	12.1	98^th of 105 public elementary schools	6.7%		8.2	98^th of 104 public elementary schools	5.8%			24.6	16.7					22.7	10.0					$17,553	$2,566	$16,249

Frequently Asked Questions about Academy Of Dover Charter School

How many students attend Academy Of Dover Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Academy Of Dover Charter School.

Is Academy Of Dover Charter School a good school?

Academy Of Dover Charter School ranks 78^th of 105 Delaware elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Academy Of Dover Charter School?

Students at Academy Of Dover Charter School are 71% African American, 14% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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