Major George S. Welch Elementary School vs South Dover Elementary School
Major George S. Welch Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 8.6/10 compared to 4.1/10. South Dover Elementary School is significantly larger with 606 students, about 1.7× the size of Major George S. Welch Elementary School (362). In math proficiency, Major George S. Welch Elementary School leads at 72.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Major George S. Welch Elementary School
Dover, DE
8.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
362 students
South Dover Elementary School
Dover, DE
4.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 4th
606 students
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| Metric | Major George S. Welch Elementary School | South Dover Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.6 / 10 | 4.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.9 | 3.0 |
| Growth Score | 8.1 | 3.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 7.9 | 6.9 |
| State Rank | #13 of 219 | #203 of 219 |
| State Percentile | 95th | 8th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Major George S. Welch Elementary School | South Dover Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 72.0% | 38.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 79.0% | 44.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Dover (19901) | Dover (19901) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,891 | $63,891 |
| Median Home Value | $258,400 | $258,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,353 | $1,353 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.6% | 26.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | 16.6% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 23 min |