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#3487 of 4,742 schools in NY
Dover Elementary School
Elementary School · Dover Union Free School District · Dover Plains, NY
A Dover Union Free School District elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9 SCHOOL ST, Dover Plains, NY 12522
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dover Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dover 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low118/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,636
Median home value
$282,000
Median rent
$1,339/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12522; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Dover Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $28,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dover Elementary School is listed in DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dover Elementary School
Dover Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dover Plains, NY, part of Dover Union Free School District, serving approximately 295 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,487 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dover Elementary School
What grades does Dover Elementary School serve?
Dover Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Dover Elementary School?
Dover Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dover Elementary School rank in NY?
Dover Elementary School ranks #3,487 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Dover Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dover Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dover Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dover Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dover Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dover Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dover Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dover Elementary School?
76.6% of students at Dover 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dutchess County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (845) 877-5730
- Area population (ZIP 12522)
- 5,074
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 12522; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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