Dover Area MS vs Trimmer El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Area MS
Dover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students
Trimmer El Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
421 students
| Measure | Dover Area MS Dover, Pennsylvania | Trimmer El Sch York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 521 | #1024 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #11977 of 15,369 | #25781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 735 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34% |
| city | Dover | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trimmer El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 29.7).
- •Trimmer El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 99.6%).
- •Dover Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.2).
- •Dover Area MS is the larger school with 735 students compared with 421.
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 Dover Area MS better than Trimmer El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Trimmer El Sch ranks higher (49.1 vs 29.7 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 Dover Area MS and Trimmer El Sch?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Dover and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Area MS: 735. Trimmer El Sch: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Area MS and Trimmer El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dover Area MS is 448th of 521 and Trimmer El Sch is 1024th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).