Summary:
The city of Dover, New Jersey is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools are primarily divided between the Dover Public School District and the Rockaway Township School District. The data reveals stark differences in the performance and resources of these schools, with the Birchwood Elementary School and Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School (part of the Rockaway Township School District) significantly outperforming the schools in the Dover Public School District.
The Birchwood Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the data set, ranking 387 out of 1,338 New Jersey elementary schools and boasting strong test scores with 65-75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the schools in the Dover Public School District generally have lower test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 12-53% in English Language Arts and 6-36% in Mathematics. The East Dover Elementary School is the second-highest performing school in the data set, with 48-53% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 22-37% in Mathematics.
The data also reveals significant disparities in funding and resources between the schools. The Birchwood Elementary School and Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School spend the most per student at $15,674 and $16,882, respectively, while the East Dover Elementary School spends only $4,452 per student. This disparity in funding may contribute to the significant differences in educational outcomes observed across the schools in the area.
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