Capital School District
School District · Dover, Delaware
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,301
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,301
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Evaluating Capital School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Capital School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kent County Secondary Ilc
Dover · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fairview Elementary School
Dover · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East Dover Elementary School
Dover · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Delaware rank
#14 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Delaware avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,301
+$6,934 vs Delaware median
District size
6,547 students
Typical than Delaware median
The short answer
Capital School District ranks #14 of 17 Delaware districts by overall school rating. Capital School District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kent County Secondary Ilc (7.1/10), Fairview Elementary School (6.7/10), and East Dover Elementary School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Capital School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent County Secondary Ilc | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Fairview Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | East Dover Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Kent County Community School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Dover High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Towne Point Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Hartly Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Booker T. Washington Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | William Henry Middle School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 10 | North Dover Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Capital School District
Capital School District is a Dover, Delaware school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 6,547 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. The district invests $26,301 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Capital School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kent County Secondary Ilc, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Capital School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.7% and ELA proficiency of 44.1%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Capital School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Capital School District with test data.
Schools in Capital School District
12 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Delaware
- City
- Dover
- Total Enrollment
- 6,547
- Teachers (FTE)
- 373
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Capital School District?
Capital School District has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Capital School District?
The average composite rating for Capital School District is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Capital School District?
Capital School District spends $26,301 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Capital School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Capital School District is 17.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Capital School District?
Kent County Secondary Ilc is the highest-rated school in Capital School District with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Capital School District?
Across schools in Capital School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Capital School District compare to other districts in Delaware?
Capital School District has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Delaware by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Delaware Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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