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What was student-to-teacher ratio of Dover Sherborn Public Schools District in 2021-22 school year?

Secretary of education patrick tutwiler 2023

TX Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler 2023 | Massachusetts Department of Education

TX Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler 2023 | Massachusetts Department of Education

The ratio of students to teachers in Dover Sherborn Public Schools District rose by 2.7% in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

There were 1,160 students being taught by 100.2 teachers in Dover Sherborn Public Schools District, which covers schools within Norfolk County and has a main office in Dover. That's an average of 11.6 students per teacher in the district during the 2021-22 school year.

In the previous year, Dover Sherborn Public Schools District had 1,185 students and 105.1 teachers on staff.

Despite the shortage, under-representation of ethnicities among teachers was found to be a concern. The Rennie Center reported that only nine percent of teachers are people of color.

Massachusetts was ranked as the eighth best state for teachers, according to a WalletHub study.

Students per Teacher Ratio in Dover Sherborn Public Schools District Over Three Years
050010002019-202020-212021-22№ of Students№ of Teachers

Students to Teacher Ratio of Dover Sherborn Public Schools District Compared to Previous Year
Previous YearStudent-to-teacher ratioCurrent yearStudent-to-teacher ratio
2020-2111.3:12021-2211.6:1

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