Oyster River Middle School vs. Dover Middle School
Should I attend Oyster River Middle School or Dover Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Oyster River Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Dover Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 629 students in grades 5-8, Oyster River Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 1,071 students in grades 5-8, Dover Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
629 students
1,071 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#78 out of 456 schools in NH
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#262 out of 456 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
153
257
Grade 6 Students
160
278
Grade 7 Students
158
253
Grade 8 Students
158
283
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
85%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
