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Dover Middle School

203 College St
Dover, AR 72837

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Dover Middle School serves 400 students in grades 5-8.

Dover Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 400 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dover Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Dover Middle School's student population of 400 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

400 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Dover Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Dover Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#163 out of 993 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Dover Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

47%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dover Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

49%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dover Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Dover Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

Black

n/a

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Dover Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

White

93%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Dover Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Dover Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

46%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dover Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

22%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Dover School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dover Middle School's ranking?

Dover Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Dover Middle School?

400 students attend Dover Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Dover Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover Middle School?

Dover Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Dover Middle School offer ?

Dover Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Dover Middle School part of?

Dover Middle School is part of Dover School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 400 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education