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#623 of 1,176 schools in SC
Dover Elementary
Elementary School · Orangeburg · North, SC
An Orangeburg elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1411 Bedford Avenue, North, SC 29112
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dover Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (2022 EdFacts)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dover Elementary 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,769/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North), 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
$44,214
Median home value
$83,100
Median rent
$749/mo
College educated
11.6%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Orangeburg
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 245 | Compare → |
| Holly Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 342 | Compare → |
| Lockett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 236 | Compare → |
| St. James-gaillard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 237 | 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.
Orangeburg
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #13 of 26
- District spending per student
- $16,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dover Elementary is listed in Orangeburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dover Elementary
Dover Elementary is a public elementary school in North, SC, part of Orangeburg, serving approximately 223 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #623 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dover Elementary
What grades does Dover Elementary serve?
Dover Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dover Elementary?
Dover Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Elementary is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dover Elementary rank in SC?
Dover Elementary ranks #623 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Dover Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dover Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dover Elementary has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Dover Elementary a charter school?
No, Dover Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dover Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dover Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dover Elementary?
100.0% of students at Dover 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 223
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Orangeburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.4%
- Phone
- (803) 247-2184
- Area population (ZIP 29112)
- 3,718
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 49.2
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 29112; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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