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#1657 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 48% in state
East Elementary School
Elementary School · Dover City · Dover, OH
A Dover City elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
325 Betscher Ave, Dover, OH 44622
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated797/100K
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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
$70,237
Median home value
$200,000
Median rent
$981/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44622; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas Central Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Quaker Digital AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 809 | Compare → |
| Quaker Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| South Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 2–3 | 4.3 mi | 413 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dover City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Elementary School is listed in Dover City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Elementary School
East Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dover, OH, part of Dover City, serving approximately 387 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,657 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Elementary School
What grades does East Elementary School serve?
East Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Elementary School rank in OH?
East Elementary School ranks #1,657 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is East Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 East Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Elementary School a charter school?
No, East Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Elementary School a Title I school?
No, East Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Elementary School?
47.8% of students at East 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Tuscarawas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.9%
- Phone
- (330) 364-7114
- Area population (ZIP 44622)
- 18,774
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 44622; 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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