Dover Air Force Base Middle School

Summary:

Dover Air Force Base Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Caesar Rodney School District in Delaware. With a relatively small student population of 125, the school has seen a shift in its racial makeup in recent years, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in African American and Hispanic students.

What sets Dover Air Force Base Middle School apart is its exceptional academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the Caesar Rodney School District and the state of Delaware in assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For instance, in 8th grade ELA, 78.79% of students were proficient or better, compared to just 43.07% in the district and 40.51% statewide. This consistent academic excellence has earned the school a 5-star rating and a ranking of 2nd out of 54 middle schools in Delaware.

Beyond the overall student population, Dover Air Force Base Middle School has also excelled in specific student subgroups, such as Female Students, Male Students, African American Students, and White Students. The school's standout performance is particularly noteworthy for its Military Connected Students, ranking 1st out of all Delaware middle schools in this category. Additionally, the school has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, further contributing to its success. When compared to other middle schools in the area, such as Clayton Intermediate School and Moore (John Bassett) School, Dover Air Force Base Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution that is providing a superior educational experience for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3100 Hawthorne Drive
       Dover, DE  19901-5391


(302) 674-3284

District: Caesar Rodney School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 54 Delaware Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,336 Help


Students who attend Dover Air Force Base Middle School usually attend:

High:    Caesar Rodney High School

Feeder schools for Dover Air Force Base Middle School:

Elementary:    Major George S. Welch Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  125

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.0%
Two or more races:
12.8%
African American:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.4% Help


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Compare Details Dover Air Force Base Middle School ranks better than 96.3% of middle schools in Delaware. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Caesar Rodney School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Dover Air Force Base Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Caesar Rodney School District. Student population at Dover Air Force Base Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (64%), two or more races (12.8%), African American (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dover Air Force Base Middle School is 8.3, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Caesar Rodney School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dover Air Force Base Middle School is $26,336, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Caesar Rodney School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dover Air Force Base Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover Air Force Base Middle School 2nd of 54 Delaware public middle schools. (See Dover Air Force Base Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Caesar Rodney School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Caesar Rodney School District 6th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dover Air Force Base Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Dover Air Force Base Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 88.63 2nd 38 94.7%
2012 87.07 1st 38 97.4%
2013 88.68 2nd 37 94.6%
2015 93.38 4th 49 91.8%
2016 95.94 1st 35 97.1%
2017 97.57 1st 35 97.1%
2018 95.45 1st 35 97.1%
2019 90.64 4th 52 92.3%
2021 78.41 11th 47 76.6%
2022 87.33 9th 51 82.4%
2023 95.44 4th 53 92.5%
2024 97.01 2nd 54 96.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Dover Air Force Base Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.89 5th 49 89.8%
2022 81.47 9th 50 82.0%
2023 90.12 6th 50 88.0%
2024 95.98 2nd 49 95.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Dover Air Force Base Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.39 1st 3 66.7%
2021 68.68 1st 1 0.0%
2022 75.21 1st 4 75.0%
2023 89.67 1st 4 75.0%
2024 76.93 1st 2 50.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Dover Air Force Base Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.87 3rd 49 93.9%
2022 86.44 7th 50 86.0%
2023 93.67 4th 50 92.0%
2024 92.74 5th 49 89.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Dover Air Force Base Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.66 2nd 41 95.1%
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Rank History for White students at Dover Air Force Base Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.37 3rd 43 93.0%
2021 84.97 6th 41 85.4%
2022 79.60 9th 45 80.0%
2023 96.33 2nd 44 95.5%
2024 95.15 2nd 45 95.6%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dover Air Force Base Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 95 45 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 157
1989 95 47 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1990 132 99 11 16 1 n/a n/a 64 323
1991 159 62 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1992 139 65 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1993 169 61 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1994 181 63 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1995 186 58 7 12 1 n/a n/a 0 264
1996 186 58 7 12 1 n/a n/a 0 264
1997 167 60 10 8 2 n/a n/a 0 247
1998 144 52 12 12 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1999 133 53 9 9 1 n/a n/a 0 205
2000 138 54 10 8 1 n/a n/a 0 211
2001 108 38 11 9 3 n/a n/a 0 169
2002 102 37 5 12 1 n/a n/a 0 157
2003 102 37 5 12 1 n/a n/a 0 157
2004 116 45 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 179
2005 123 43 4 11 2 n/a n/a 0 183
2006 119 45 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 174
2007 112 49 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2008 59 16 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2009 79 20 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2010 80 16 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2011 111 43 2 21 4 1 18 0 200
2012 123 27 5 21 1 0 15 0 192
2013 118 28 5 17 4 1 6 0 179
2014 124 40 6 21 3 0 7 0 201
2015 124 47 4 28 0 0 5 0 208
2016 113 43 5 36 0 0 6 0 203
2017 111 40 9 48 0 0 7 0 215
2018 65 11 6 25 1 1 2 0 111
2019 101 25 4 21 1 1 17 0 170
2020 119 28 4 21 0 1 12 0 185
2021 101 33 4 18 0 1 20 0 177
2022 55 18 1 6 2 1 12 0 95
2023 80 15 3 10 0 1 16 0 125

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dover Air Force Base Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 157 14.0 11.2 10.2
1989 150 14.0 10.7 10.7
1990 323 30.0 10.7 3.7
1991 239 14.0 17.0 8.8
1992 215 16.5 13.0 10.7
1993 240 15.5 15.5 14.2
1994 260 15.5 16.8 13.8
1995 264 19.0 13.9 11
1996 264 19.0 13.9 11
1997 247 16.0 15.4 8.9
1998 220 16.0 13.8 11.4
1999 205 15.0 13.7 26.8
2000 211 15.0 14.1 29.4
2001 169 14.0 12.1 32
2002 157 12.0 13.1 24.8
2003 157 12.0 13.1 24.8
2004 179 11.0 16.3 17.9
2005 183 11.0 16.6 19.1
2006 174 11.5 15.1 17.2
2007 173 12.0 14.4 18.5
2008 85 12.0 7.1 37.6
2009 111 11.0 10.1 25.2
2010 109 12.5 8.7 33.9
2011 200 12.0 16.6 17
2012 192 11.0 17.4 23.4
2013 179 13.0 13.7 13.4
2014 201 13.0 15.4 2
2015 208 13.0 16.0 5.3
2016 203 14.0 14.5 7.4
2017 215 13.0 16.5 n/a
2018 111 14.0 7.9 n/a
2019 170 15.0 11.3 n/a
2020 185 15.0 12.3 n/a
2021 177 14.0 12.6 n/a
2022 95 15.0 6.3 n/a
2023 125 15.0 8.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dover Air Force Base Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 157 14.0 11.2 10.2
1989 150 14.0 10.7 10.7
1990 323 30.0 10.7 3.7
1991 239 14.0 17.0 8.8
1992 215 16.5 13.0 10.7
1993 240 15.5 15.5 14.2
1994 260 15.5 16.8 13.8
1995 264 19.0 13.9 11
1996 264 19.0 13.9 11
1997 247 16.0 15.4 8.9
1998 220 16.0 13.8 11.4
1999 205 15.0 13.7 26.8
2000 211 15.0 14.1 29.4
2001 169 14.0 12.1 32
2002 157 12.0 13.1 24.8
2003 157 12.0 13.1 24.8
2004 179 11.0 16.3 17.9
2005 183 11.0 16.6 19.1
2006 174 11.5 15.1 17.2
2007 173 12.0 14.4 18.5
2008 85 12.0 7.1 37.6
2009 111 11.0 10.1 25.2
2010 109 12.5 8.7 33.9
2011 200 12.0 16.6 17
2012 192 11.0 17.4 23.4
2013 179 13.0 13.7 13.4
2014 201 13.0 15.4 2
2015 208 13.0 16.0 5.3
2016 203 14.0 14.5 7.4
2017 215 13.0 16.5 n/a
2018 111 14.0 7.9 n/a
2019 170 15.0 11.3 n/a
2020 185 15.0 12.3 n/a
2021 177 14.0 12.6 n/a
2022 95 15.0 6.3 n/a
2023 125 15.0 8.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dover Air Force Base Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $21,473 (81.5%) $4,673 (17.7%) $26,336

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dover Air Force Base Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 52 Middle schoolsRanks 4th of 53 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dover Air Force Base Middle School)8376.5
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Caesar Rodney School District)63.735.5
 28.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)51.935
 16.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dover Air Force Base Middle School)73.160.8
 12.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Caesar Rodney School District)38.420.7
 17.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)37.626.5
 11.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dover Air Force Base Middle School)80.669.6
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Caesar Rodney School District)62.342
 20.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)54.642.6
 12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dover Air Force Base Middle School)60.660.9
 0.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Caesar Rodney School District)40.526.1
 14.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)4128.9
 12.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dover Air Force Base Middle School)79.265.5
 13.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Caesar Rodney School District)61.244.2
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)52.141.3
 10.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dover Air Force Base Middle School)77.155.2
 21.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Caesar Rodney School District)46.522.6
 24%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)3824.3
 13.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students170125
 26.5%
African American2515
 40%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic2110
 52.4%
Pacific Islander11
White10180
 20.8%
Two or More Races1716
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dover Air Force Base Middle School

Yes! Dover Air Force Base Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 54 Delaware middle schools.

Students who attend Dover Air Force Base Middle School usually go on to attend Caesar Rodney High School

Students at Dover Air Force Base Middle School are 64% White, 13% Two or more races, 12% African American, 8% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 125 students attended Dover Air Force Base Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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