Academy Street Elementary School vs Dover Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy Street Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
509 students
Dover Middle School
Dover · Public middle · Grades 7–8
481 students
| Measure | Academy Street Elementary School Dover, New Jersey | Dover Middle School Dover, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1062 of 1,479 | #255 of 440 |
| National rank | #25207 of 50,301 | #4452 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 509 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 44% |
| city | Dover | Dover |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 49.9).
- •Academy Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 50%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 83.3%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.4).
- •Academy Street Elementary School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 481.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy Street Elementary School better than Dover Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dover Middle School ranks higher (64.6 vs 49.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy Street Elementary School and Dover Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy Street Elementary School: 509. Dover Middle School: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy Street Elementary School and Dover Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Academy Street Elementary School is 1062nd of 1,479 and Dover Middle School is 255th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).