South Dover Elementary School
Dover, DE · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
South Dover Elementary School is a elementary school located in Dover, Delaware. The school serves 610 students.
With a DataScore of 44/100 (D), South Dover Elementary School performs below the state average for Delaware. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
Frequently Asked Questions
South Dover Elementary School has a DataScore of 44/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
South Dover Elementary School has 610 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1.
South Dover Elementary School has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -7.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
South Dover Elementary School is part of the Capital School District in Dover, Delaware. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.