Dover Middle School

302 East Mcfarlan Street
Dover, NJ 07801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 524 students in grades 7-8, Dover Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey 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 New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dover Middle School's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
524 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Dover Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1388 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
26%
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41%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
88%
32%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
6%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dover Middle School's ranking?
Dover Middle School is ranked #1388 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dover Middle School often compared to?
Dover Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Randolph Middle School, Rockaway Valley 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 26% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dover Middle School?
524 students attend Dover Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dover Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover Middle School?
Dover Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dover Middle School offer ?
Dover Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Dover Middle School part of?
Dover Middle School is part of Dover Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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