Summary:
The Dover Public School District in New Jersey is home to three elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the schools share similar demographic and socioeconomic challenges, East Dover Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing among the three, with stronger test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and a higher statewide ranking.
Across the district, the elementary schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. However, East Dover Elementary School has the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as the highest percentage of 5th-grade students proficient or better in science. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate is higher than the other two schools, it is still lower than the district average.
Despite the standout performance of East Dover Elementary School, the overall academic performance of the Dover Public School District elementary schools is concerning, with all three schools ranking in the bottom half of New Jersey elementary schools. The variation in spending per student across the schools may suggest funding disparities, which could impact the quality of education and resources available to students. Addressing these challenges and supporting student success should be a priority for the district.
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