Serving 815 students in grades 6-8, Dover Area MiddleSchool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 815 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dover Area MiddleSchool's student population of 815 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
815 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dover Area MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover Area MiddleSchool is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1459 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover Area MiddleSchool's ranking?
Dover Area MiddleSchool is ranked #1459 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Dover Area MiddleSchool?
815 students attend Dover Area MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Dover Area MiddleSchool students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover Area MiddleSchool?
Dover Area MiddleSchool has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dover Area MiddleSchool offer ?
Dover Area MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dover Area MiddleSchool part of?
Dover Area MiddleSchool is part of Dover Area SD School District.
In what neighborhood is Dover Area MiddleSchool located?
Dover Area MiddleSchool is located in the Shade Gap neighborhood of Dover, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Shade Gap.
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