Summary:
The 03820 zip code area in Dover, New Hampshire is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Dover School District. While the district is ranked 84 out of 163 in the state with a 2-star rating, some individual schools within the district stand out, including Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School and Garrison School, which are ranked among the top elementary schools in New Hampshire.
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary and Garrison School consistently outperform the district and state averages on state assessments, with 56-62% of students proficient or better in math and 54-58% in reading. These high-performing schools also have lower free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, Woodman Park School and Seacoast Charter School lag behind the district and state averages, with Woodman Park having the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 48.85%.
The data suggests that factors beyond just district-level policies and resources may be influencing student outcomes at the individual school level. Understanding the practices and strategies employed by the high-performing schools, as well as addressing equity and access issues, could help improve educational outcomes across the Dover School District.
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