Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy Of Dover Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Dover Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Academy Of Dover Charter School's student population of 443 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Academy Of Dover Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Dover Charter School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#148 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
69%
31%
White
9%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Dover Charter School's ranking?
Academy Of Dover Charter School is ranked #148 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Academy Of Dover Charter School often compared to?
Academy Of Dover Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booker T. Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Dover Charter School?
443 students attend Academy Of Dover Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Academy Of Dover Charter School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Of Dover Charter School?
Academy Of Dover Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Academy Of Dover Charter School offer ?
Academy Of Dover Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Of Dover Charter School part of?
Academy Of Dover Charter School is part of Academy Of Dover Charter School District.
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