Serving 616 students in grades 6-8, Dover Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Dover Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Dover, OH, covering approximately 35.5 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 3.4 miles and the furthest edge located 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dover Middle School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dover Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1994–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. 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)12.3%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover Middle School's ranking?
Dover Middle School is ranked #1146 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Dover Middle School often compared to?
Dover Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph Welty Middle School, Newcomerstown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Dover Middle School?
616 students attend Dover Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Dover Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dover Middle School?
Dover Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dover Middle School offer ?
Dover Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dover Middle School part of?
Dover Middle School is part of Dover City School District.
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