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#2334 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Academy Street Elementary School
Elementary School · Dover Public School District · Dover, NJ
A Dover Public School District elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14 ACADEMY STREET, Dover, NJ 07801
- Math 14% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Academy Street Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy Street Elementary School 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 New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,098/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dover), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,053
Median home value
$369,400
Median rent
$1,747/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernbrook SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| East Dover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| American Christian School North CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| North Dover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 612 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dover Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academy Street Elementary School is listed in Dover Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy Street Elementary School
Academy Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dover, NJ, part of Dover Public School District, serving approximately 548 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,334 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy Street Elementary School
What grades does Academy Street Elementary School serve?
Academy Street Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Academy Street Elementary School?
Academy Street Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy Street Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy Street Elementary School rank in NJ?
Academy Street Elementary School ranks #2,334 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Academy Street Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Academy Street Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy Street Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Academy Street Elementary School a charter school?
No, Academy Street Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy Street Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Academy Street Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy Street Elementary School?
57.8% of students at Academy Street Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (973) 989-2030
- Area population (ZIP 07801)
- 26,725
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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