Serving 98 students in grades 6-8, Dover Air Force Base Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Dover Air Force Base Middle School serves the northeast part of Dover, DE, covering an attendance area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dover Air Force Base Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dover Air Force Base Middle School's student population of 98 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Educational Excellence is a Tradition
School Rankings
Dover Air Force Base Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover Air Force Base Middle School is 0.54, 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
#15 out of 199 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover Air Force Base Middle School's ranking?
Dover Air Force Base Middle School is ranked #15 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Dover Air Force Base Middle School often compared to?
Dover Air Force Base Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School, Campus Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Dover Air Force Base Middle School?
98 students attend Dover Air Force Base Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Dover Air Force Base Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dover Air Force Base Middle School?
Dover Air Force Base Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dover Air Force Base Middle School offer ?
Dover Air Force Base Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dover Air Force Base Middle School part of?
Dover Air Force Base Middle School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
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