Dover Middle School

Summary:

Dover Middle School is a public middle school serving 1,018 students in grades 5-8 in the Dover School District in New Hampshire. While the school serves a diverse student population, it appears to be underperforming compared to other middle schools in the state, with lower statewide rankings, academic achievement, and performance for certain student groups.

Over the past 10 years, Dover Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 31st and 85th out of all New Hampshire middle schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has ranged from 2 to 4 stars out of 5, placing it in the middle to lower range compared to other schools. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below the state and district averages, with 35% proficiency in mathematics, 53% in reading, and 39% in science, compared to state averages of 41%, 53%, and 36%, respectively. When looking at specific student groups, Dover Middle School ranks lower for Asian, multi-racial, and special education students compared to other New Hampshire middle schools.

Compared to nearby higher-performing schools like Cooperative Middle School, Oyster River Middle School, and Portsmouth Middle School, which have stronger statewide rankings, higher proficiency rates, and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Dover Middle School appears to be underperforming. Additionally, the school's performance has generally declined over the past 5 school years, suggesting that targeted interventions may be needed to improve student outcomes, particularly in light of the school's higher percentage of students from lower-income backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 16 Daley Dr.
       Dover, NH  03820-0302


(603) 516-7200

District: Dover School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
79th of 130 New Hampshire Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,443 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  972

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.2%
Two or more races:
8.3%
Asian:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dover Middle School ranks worse than 60.8% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), two or more races (8.3%), Asian (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dover Middle School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dover Middle School is $13,443.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dover Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover Middle School 79th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Dover Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Dover School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover School District 84th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dover Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Dover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.67 23rd 126 81.7%
2007 66.55 32nd 125 74.4%
2008 59.54 50th 129 61.2%
2009 61.56 42nd 127 66.9%
2010 64.06 44th 127 65.4%
2011 71.92 30th 128 76.6%
2012 66.62 35th 131 73.3%
2013 56.22 54th 131 58.8%
2014 56.37 58th 132 56.1%
2015 68.24 31st 107 71.0%
2016 69.06 34th 134 74.6%
2017 63.80 45th 125 64.0%
2018 58.79 50th 131 61.8%
2019 49.20 65th 128 49.2%
2021 53.01 55th 125 56.0%
2022 36.83 85th 130 34.6%
2023 43.88 74th 134 44.8%
2024 40.09 79th 130 39.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.10 3rd 8 62.5%
2019 38.98 6th 11 45.5%
2022 32.82 6th 10 40.0%
2023 23.00 9th 10 10.0%
2024 22.47 7th 8 12.5%
See the entire list of Best New Hampshire Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Dover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.12 29th 49 40.8%
2019 48.73 20th 48 58.3%
2021 63.19 7th 35 80.0%
2022 35.25 38th 47 19.1%
2023 37.43 35th 52 32.7%
2024 44.04 26th 48 45.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Dover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.39 51st 116 56.0%
2019 50.99 51st 114 55.3%
2021 50.57 48th 113 57.5%
2022 33.03 80th 115 30.4%
2023 46.37 60th 114 47.4%
2024 46.81 55th 110 50.0%
See the entire list of Best New Hampshire Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Dover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.69 39th 114 65.8%
2019 50.28 52nd 113 54.0%
2021 56.12 43rd 116 62.9%
2022 43.20 70th 117 40.2%
2023 44.10 63rd 117 46.2%
2024 37.25 68th 113 39.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Dover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.57 7th 16 56.3%
2023 34.14 8th 10 20.0%
2024 22.21 8th 10 20.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.02 7th 16 56.3%
2022 37.80 9th 15 40.0%
2023 32.64 11th 18 38.9%
2024 38.46 9th 16 43.8%
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Rank History for White students at Dover Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.06 49th 129 62.0%
2019 48.74 63rd 126 50.0%
2021 54.63 50th 123 59.3%
2022 37.85 84th 129 34.9%
2023 46.20 67th 132 49.2%
2024 43.43 72nd 128 43.8%
See the entire list of Best New Hampshire Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: New Hampshire 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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Enrollment information for Dover Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 385 5 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1992 633 11 7 8 4 n/a n/a 0 663
1993 693 10 13 10 3 n/a n/a 0 729
1994 693 7 18 13 2 n/a n/a 0 733
1995 741 19 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1996 741 19 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1997 736 20 16 9 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1998 743 21 19 11 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1999 743 15 22 10 1 n/a n/a 0 791
2000 759 11 19 8 1 n/a n/a 0 798
2001 994 21 28 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1053
2002 1061 25 36 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1137
2003 1061 25 36 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1137
2004 1056 27 42 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1142
2005 1011 32 48 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1112
2006 999 25 53 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1098
2007 980 22 60 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1081
2008 988 38 61 21 1 n/a n/a 0 1109
2009 982 37 57 16 1 n/a n/a 0 1093
2010 946 40 63 11 2 0 0 0 1062
2011 894 39 70 27 3 0 51 0 1084
2012 933 36 77 34 2 0 49 0 1131
2013 908 29 77 24 1 3 47 0 1089
2014 900 35 91 26 1 4 55 0 1112
2015 965 34 84 22 2 3 58 0 1168
2016 956 26 85 24 2 3 60 0 1156
2017 959 27 101 25 3 2 63 0 1180
2018 969 18 104 38 4 2 72 0 1207
2019 937 21 101 36 3 1 74 0 1173
2020 891 25 90 39 2 0 64 0 1111
2021 864 30 85 39 1 0 67 0 1086
2022 854 27 69 38 0 0 83 0 1071
2023 810 20 66 44 1 0 77 0 1018
2024 770 12 62 44 1 2 81 0 972

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 399 31.0 12.8 9.8
1992 663 33.0 20.0 14.8
1993 729 42.0 17.4 15.9
1994 733 45.0 16.3 15.7
1995 785 45.0 17.4 17.3
1996 785 45.0 17.4 17.3
1997 781 45.0 17.4 18.8
1998 794 54.0 14.7 16.4
1999 791 54.5 14.5 17.8
2000 798 47.0 17.0 28.8
2001 1053 66.0 16.0 24.2
2002 1137 69.2 16.4 25.8
2003 1137 69.2 16.4 25.8
2004 1142 73.5 15.5 26.8
2005 1112 68.0 16.4 24.2
2006 1098 67.7 16.2 23.3
2007 1081 70.9 15.2 21.5
2008 1109 72.9 15.2 17
2009 1093 69.1 15.8 16.1
2010 1062 67.7 15.6 28.9
2011 1084 65.9 16.4 28.4
2012 1131 67.7 16.7 29.3
2013 1089 66.7 16.3 31.7
2014 1112 67.5 16.4 36.9
2015 1168 70.0 16.6 30.1
2016 1156 70.0 16.5 29.6
2017 1180 72.5 16.2 30
2018 1207 72.5 16.6 25.1
2019 1173 73.5 15.9 30.7
2020 1111 74.5 14.9 30.2
2021 1086 76.5 14.1 28.6
2022 1071 74.0 14.4 26
2023 1018 74.0 13.7 28.5
2024 972 68.0 14.2 25.2

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 399 31.0 12.8 9.8
1992 663 33.0 20.0 14.8
1993 729 42.0 17.4 15.9
1994 733 45.0 16.3 15.7
1995 785 45.0 17.4 17.3
1996 785 45.0 17.4 17.3
1997 781 45.0 17.4 18.8
1998 794 54.0 14.7 16.4
1999 791 54.5 14.5 17.8
2000 798 47.0 17.0 28.8
2001 1053 66.0 16.0 24.2
2002 1137 69.2 16.4 25.8
2003 1137 69.2 16.4 25.8
2004 1142 73.5 15.5 26.8
2005 1112 68.0 16.4 24.2
2006 1098 67.7 16.2 23.3
2007 1081 70.9 15.2 21.5
2008 1109 72.9 15.2 17
2009 1093 69.1 15.8 16.1
2010 1062 67.7 15.6 28.9
2011 1084 65.9 16.4 28.4
2012 1131 67.7 16.7 29.3
2013 1089 66.7 16.3 31.7
2014 1112 67.5 16.4 36.9
2015 1168 70.0 16.6 30.1
2016 1156 70.0 16.5 29.6
2017 1180 72.5 16.2 30
2018 1207 72.5 16.6 25.1
2019 1173 73.5 15.9 30.7
2020 1111 74.5 14.9 30.2
2021 1086 76.5 14.1 28.6
2022 1071 74.0 14.4 26
2023 1018 74.0 13.7 28.5
2024 972 68.0 14.2 25.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dover Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,443

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dover 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 65th of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 74th of 134 Middle schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Dover Middle School)3543
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dover School District)3543
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Dover Middle School)4957
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Dover School District)4956
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Dover Middle School)3641
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Dover School District)3641
 5%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dover Middle School)4442
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dover School District)4441
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Dover Middle School)6451
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Dover School District)6450
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dover Middle School)4531
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dover School District)4531
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Dover Middle School)5753
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Dover School District)5754
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dover Middle School)4836
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dover School District)4836
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Dover Middle School)5751
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Dover School District)5751
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Dover Middle School)4239
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Dover School District)4239
 3%
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Dover Middle School)4338
 5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Dover School District)4341
 2%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Dover Middle School)5753
 4%
   All Grades Reading (Dover School District)5653
 3%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Dover Middle School)3940
 1%
   All Grades Science (Dover School District)4039
 1%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11731018
 13.2%
African American2120
 4.8%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian10166
 34.7%
Hispanic3644
 22.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White937810
 13.6%
Two or More Races7477
 4.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.7%28.5%
 2.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 972 students attended Dover Middle School.

Dover Middle School ranks 79th of 130 New Hampshire middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Dover Middle School are 79% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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

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