Summary:
The Academy of Dover Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Academy of Dover Charter School District. With a total enrollment of 411 students, the school has a predominantly African American student body (70.8%), along with smaller percentages of White (14.11%), Hispanic (10.71%), and other racial groups.
Academically, the school faces significant challenges, with test scores consistently below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in English Language Arts, proficiency rates range from 30-64.71%, while in Mathematics, they range from 22.45-41.18%. The school's 8th grade Social Studies scores are also below the state average, at 21.74% proficient or better. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.7%, which can negatively impact student learning and performance.
Despite the school's relatively high spending of $11,670 per student, the data suggests that the Academy of Dover Charter School is struggling to effectively educate its diverse student population and prepare them for academic success. Addressing the root causes of the school's below-average test scores and high chronic absenteeism should be a top priority for the district and school leadership, in order to ensure that all students have the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.
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