Very Good
#1168 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 31% in state
Dover Shores Elementary
Elementary School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1200 GASTON FOSTER RD, Orlando, FL 32812
- Math 57% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dover Shores Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dover Shores Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Orlando map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,245
Median home value
$342,800
Median rent
$1,561/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32812; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Memories AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 0.3 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Passport CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Christian Victory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Ucp Downtown CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 179 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orange
- Schools in district
- 275
- Rank in district
- #71 of 258
- District spending per student
- $11,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dover Shores Elementary is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dover Shores Elementary
Dover Shores Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,168 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dover Shores Elementary
What grades does Dover Shores Elementary serve?
Dover Shores Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dover Shores Elementary?
Dover Shores Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Shores Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Shores Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dover Shores Elementary rank in FL?
Dover Shores Elementary ranks #1,168 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Dover Shores Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dover Shores Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dover Shores Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dover Shores Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dover Shores Elementary a charter school?
No, Dover Shores Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dover Shores Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dover Shores Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dover Shores Elementary?
67.0% of students at Dover Shores Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 385
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (407) 249-6330
- Area population (ZIP 32812)
- 34,454
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32812; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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