Summary:
The 17315 zip code area is home to 6 schools in the Dover Area School District, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 201 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the area, North Salem Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with a 4-star rating and the highest proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts compared to the other elementary schools in the district. Dover Area Elementary School has also earned a 4-star rating and has strong academic performance, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in most subjects.
At the high school level, Dover Area High School stands out, with students performing above the district and state averages on Keystone Exams for Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, such as relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.41% at Dover Area High School to 65.56% at Weigelstown Elementary. The district may also need to address the decline in academic performance as students progress from elementary to middle and high school.
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