Dover School District
School District · Dover, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,052
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,052
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$25,052
+$3,681 vs Massachusetts median
District size
497 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
About Dover
Dover is a Dover, Massachusetts school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 497 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. The district invests $25,052 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Dover demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chickering, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Dover students show an average math proficiency of 78.3% and ELA proficiency of 72.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Dover, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dover with test data.
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Dover
- Total Enrollment
- 497
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dover?
Dover has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dover?
The average composite rating for Dover is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dover?
Dover spends $25,052 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dover?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dover is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dover?
Chickering is the highest-rated school in Dover with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Dover?
Across schools in Dover with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 78.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Dover with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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