Summary:
The Dover Area Middle School is the sole middle school serving the Dover Area School District in Pennsylvania. While the school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, it maintains a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and has some areas of strength, such as science proficiency, but also faces challenges in math and English Language Arts (ELA) performance.
Academically, Dover Area Middle School's proficiency rates in PSSA tests are mixed compared to the district and state averages. The school performs well in science proficiency, exceeding the district and state averages across all grade levels. However, its math proficiency is below the district and state averages, particularly in the higher grade levels. ELA proficiency is close to the district average but below the state average, especially in 8th grade. This suggests the school may need to focus on improving math and ELA instruction and support for students.
Regarding resources and demographics, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3, which could indicate a focus on smaller class sizes and more individualized attention. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $14,889 is higher than the typical per-student spending in the state, suggesting a commitment to investing in resources and programs to support student learning. However, the school also faces challenges related to its high percentage of students from low-income families, with a 53.05% free and reduced-price lunch rate.
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