Dover Area School District
- 2 SCHOOL LN
- DOVER, PA 17315
- (717) 292-3671
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 74.7% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,689 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.1 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,623 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 240 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.2% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 90.9% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.3% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 81.5% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.5% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.8% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 88.9% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 84.3% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 75.1% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 72.7% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.8% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 95.6% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 90.7% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.6% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 70.7% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 65.9% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.8% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 61.6% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 60.5% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.8% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 58.1% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 60.3% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.4% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 70.2% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 72.6% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 72.2% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 69.8% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.5% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 69.8% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.7% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 73.8% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 72.1% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.2% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 69.8% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.4% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 84.3% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 81.6% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.5% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 59.4% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 56.1% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.7% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 70.7% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 71.6% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 50.7% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 68.5% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.2% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 67.5% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 70.6% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 26.3% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 34.0% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 45.7% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.5% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 79.5% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 86.2% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 71.8% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,623 | 15.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 314 |
| 1st Grade Students | 291 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 277 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 294 |
| 4th Grade Students | 289 |
| 5th Grade Students | 256 |
| 6th Grade Students | 278 |
| 7th Grade Students | 316 |
| 8th Grade Students | 288 |
| 9th Grade Students | 286 |
| 10th Grade Students | 269 |
| 11th Grade Students | 244 |
| 12th Grade Students | 278 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 26 |
| Hispanic | 110 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 187 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,297 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,881 |
| Female | 1,746 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 240 | 15.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 13 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 115 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 106 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 7 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 48 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 10 |
| Elementary | 5 |
| Secondary | 5 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 5 |
| Library Support Staff | 5 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 132 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 12 |
| School Administrators | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 13 |
| Student Support Services | 2 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 89 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $46,202,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $29,592,000 | 64.0% |
| Property Tax | $22,624,000 | 49.0% |
| Public Utility Tax | $33,000 | 0.07% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $4,000,000 | 8.7% |
| All Other Taxes | $713,000 | 1.5% |
| Other School Systems | $62,000 | 0.1% |
| Cities and Counties | $537,000 | 1.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $14,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch | $902,000 | 2.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $10,000 | 0.02% |
| Other Sales and Services | $22,000 | 0.05% |
| Rents and Royalties | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $562,000 | 1.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $108,000 | 0.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $15,561,000 | 33.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $9,332,000 | 20.2% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,523,000 | 3.3% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,780,000 | 3.9% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $50,000 | 0.1% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $62,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $108,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $867,000 | 1.9% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,114,000 | 2.4% |
| Other Programs | $725,000 | 1.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,049,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $420,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $94,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $532,000 | 1.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $34,378,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $20,540,000 | 59.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $12,214,000 | 35.5% |
| Student Support | $1,592,000 | 3.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,425,000 | 3.1% |
| General Administration Support | $822,000 | 1.8% |
| School Administration Support | $1,606,000 | 3.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,878,000 | 8.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,656,000 | 3.6% |
| Other Support Services | $1,235,000 | 2.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,624,000 | 4.7% |
| Food Services | $1,624,000 | 3.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 74.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 207 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 20 | 2.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Dover Area School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 7
- Students: 3,623
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 240
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| DOVER AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
109 East Canal St
Dover, PA Public | KG-4 | 329 | 16.3 |  Review This School |
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| DOVER AREA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
46 West Canal St
Dover, PA Public | 9-12 | 1,077 | 15.0 |  3 out of 5 14 Reviews |
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| DOVER AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
4500 Intermediate Ave
Dover, PA Public | 7-8 | 602 | 17.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| KRALLTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
21 Creek Rd
East Berlin, PA Public | KG-4 | 121 | 17.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LEIB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2925 Oakland Rd
Dover, PA Public | KG-4 | 514 | 16.6 |  4.5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| NORTH SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5161 North Salem Church Rd
Dover, PA Public | 5-6 | 535 | 14.6 | 4.5 out of 5 7 Reviews |
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| WEIGELSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3205 Carlisle Rd
Dover, PA Public | KG-4 | 502 | 15.4 |  4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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