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Dover


At a glance
12thof 348 Massachusetts districts▲ 4
Better than 96% of Massachusetts districts
Elementary 1Grades PK, KG-5
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 96.6% of districts
1
School
492
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedChickering50th of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools
Biggest riser
Chickering up 6 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Dover school district in Massachusetts is home to a single elementary school, Chickering Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Despite being the only school in the district, Chickering Elementary stands out as a top-performing institution, ranking 50th out of 906 elementary schools in the state and consistently maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chickering Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its students' test scores, which significantly outperform the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.1 to 1 and per-student spending of $20,711, the school appears to be well-resourced and dedicated to providing a high-quality education for its 497 students.

The Dover school district as a whole is also performing exceptionally well, ranking 12th out of 348 districts in Massachusetts. This further highlights the exceptional nature of Chickering Elementary and the district's commitment to educational excellence, making it an attractive option for families seeking a top-tier public school experience for their children.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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