Dover Public School District


Summary:

The Dover Public School District in New Jersey serves 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals significant challenges facing the district, particularly in terms of academic performance and socioeconomic factors.

While East Dover Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, with stronger test scores than the other elementary schools, the overall proficiency rates on state assessments are generally low across the district, with most schools performing well below state averages. The Dover Middle School shows some improvement compared to the elementary schools, suggesting potential opportunities for growth as students progress through the grade levels.

Attendance is a major issue, with high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools in the district. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multi-faceted approach targeting attendance, instructional quality, and community engagement to support student success in the Dover Public School District.

District Detail

 21 Belmont Ave
Dover, NJ 07801

 (973) 989-2000

SchoolDigger Rank:
517th of 611 New Jersey districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,262

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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