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Dover Town School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

100 Grace Street
Dover, NJ 07801
Morris County
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PH: (973) 989-2000

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Grades PK-12
2876 students
5 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

77% (2007)

77% (2006)

79% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

85% (2006)

86% (2005)

89% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

71% (2007)

72% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

69% (2007)

70% (2006)

70% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

72% (2007)

81% (2006)

76% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

86% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

84% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

63% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

71% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

54% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 7 in language arts literacy and math, and in grade 4 in science.
The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all elementary schools in this district

NJ ASK By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	75%
Black	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	22%
Limited English proficient	20%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	87%
Male	76%
Black	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	30%
Limited English proficient	30%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	71%
Female	73%
Male	69%
Black	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	37%
Limited English proficient	28%
Non-migrant	71%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	69%
Female	73%
Male	66%
Black	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	26%
Limited English proficient	17%
Non-migrant	69%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	71%
Male	73%
Black	94%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	47%
Limited English proficient	33%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	86%
Female	87%
Male	85%
Black	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	41%
Limited English proficient	17%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	83%
Male	85%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	36%
Limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	63%
Female	67%
Male	59%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
Special education	11%
Non-migrant	63%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	80%
Male	69%
Black	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	39%
Limited English proficient	41%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	71%
Female	83%
Male	58%
Black	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	33%
Limited English proficient	6%
Non-migrant	71%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	65%
Male	43%
Black	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	63%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Special education	23%
Limited English proficient	39%
Non-migrant	54%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 7 in language arts literacy and math, and in grade 4 in science.
The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

GEPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science

75% (2007)

69% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

68% (2007)

60% (2006)

63% (2005)

57% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

54% (2007)

43% (2006)

42% (2005)

50% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA) to test students in grade 8 in language arts literacy, math and science.
The GEPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all middle schools in this district

GEPA By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	74%
Male	75%
Black	87%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	39%
Limited English proficient	26%
Non-migrant	75%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	68%
Female	79%
Male	58%
Black	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	23%
Limited English proficient	4%
Non-migrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	55%
Male	53%
Black	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	60%
Special education	23%
Limited English proficient	13%
Non-migrant	54%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA) to test students in grade 8 in language arts literacy, math and science.
The GEPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science

69% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

84% (2007)

76% (2006)

72% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

68% (2007)

65% (2006)

67% (2005)

53% (2004)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science.
The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

HSPA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	58%
Male	82%
Black	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	44%
Limited English proficient	15%
Non-migrant	69%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	84%
Female	80%
Male	88%
Black	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	39%
Limited English proficient	23%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	59%
Male	77%
Black	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
Special education	17%
Limited English proficient	15%
Non-migrant	68%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science.
The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Emergency or conditional certificate	0%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	78%	19%
White	12%	56%
Black	7%	17%
Asian	2%	8%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program	62%	27%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,421	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	60%
Support services	11%	11%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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