Dover Area Middle School

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Dover Area Middle School ranks 330 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dover Area Middle School is a public middle school serving 803 students in grades 6-8 in the Dover Area School District located in Dover, Pennsylvania. While the district is ranked 201 out of 610 in the state and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, Dover Area Middle School faces several challenges that set it apart from nearby schools.

The school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally below the state and district averages, particularly in Math (38% proficiency), Science (61.2%), and English Language Arts (51.2%). This trend is especially concerning for certain student subgroups, such as African American students (1 star rating) and students with disabilities (2 star rating). In comparison, York Suburban Middle School and Northeastern Middle School outperform Dover Area Middle School on these academic measures. Additionally, Dover Area Middle School has seen a steady increase in its dropout rates, from 0% in 2020-2021 to 1.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools and the state average.

Despite the relatively high spending per student at $14,889 in 2021-2022 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.3 in 2022-2023, Dover Area Middle School's academic performance continues to lag behind the state and nearby schools. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate how it allocates its resources to better support student learning, particularly for its underperforming subgroups. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for Dover Area Middle School to improve its overall performance and better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

46 W Canal St
Dover, PA 17315

(717) 292-8067

District: Dover Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
330^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,889

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 803

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.7%

Hispanic:

12.8%

African American:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dover Area Middle School ranks better than 63% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.99. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.7%), Hispanic (12.8%), African American (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dover Area Middle School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Dover Area Middle School employs 60 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dover Area Middle School is $14,889.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dover Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover Area Middle School 330^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Dover Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Dover Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover Area School District 201^st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dover Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Dover Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2021	63.05	277^th	797	65.2%
2022	67.50	263^rd	883	70.2%
2023	61.99	330^th	893	63.0%
2024	62.99	330^th	891	63.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dover Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.45	13^th	187	93.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dover Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.00	298^th	874	65.9%
2024	61.81	301^st	877	65.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Dover Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.15	302^nd	860	64.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Dover Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.65	437^th	660	33.8%
2024	38.96	378^th	672	43.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Dover Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.13	349^th	870	59.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Dover Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.94	307^th	421	27.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dover Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.27	88^th	362	75.7%
2024	67.68	88^th	362	75.7%

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Rank History for White students at Dover Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.12	326^th	681	52.1%
2024	50.52	319^th	673	52.6%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Dover Area Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	649	43	4	98	4	2	42	842
2022	627	42	4	103	3	0	36	815
2023	616	44	4	103	1	0	35	803

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 Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	842	47.1	17.8	38.8
2022	815	56.6	14.3	38
2023	803	60.0	13.3	53.1

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 Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	842	47.1	17.8	38.8
2022	815	56.6	14.3	38
2023	803	60.0	13.3	53.1

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 Area Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$361 (2.4%)	$14,432 (97.6%)	$14,794
2022	$538 (3.6%)	$14,351 (96.4%)	$14,889

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Schools Near Dover Area Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)						PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dover Area Middle School	Public	6-8	46 W Canal St	Dover	17315	York County	Dover Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 292-8067	803	60	13.3	53.1%	616 (76.7%)	44 (5.5%)	103 (12.8%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.4%)	63	330^th of 891 public middle schools	63.0%		62	330^th of 893 public middle schools	63.0%				44.6	41.3	29.5	38.0		61.2	61.2			58.2	51.5	45.1	51.2	$14,889	$538	$14,351
West York Area Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 Bannister St	York	17404	York County	West York Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 845-1671	675	58	11.7	53.3%	375 (55.6%)	65 (9.6%)	156 (23.1%)	16 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (9.2%)	40.3	555^th of 891 public middle schools	37.7%		40.6	545^th of 893 public middle schools	39.0%	10			26.4	26.4	25.5	26.2		35.2	35.2			46.6	47.6	37.2	43.8	$24,911	$2,548	$22,362
Sinking Springs Elementary School	Public	4-6	2850 Susquehanna Trail	York	17406	York County	Central York School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 846-6789	640	44	14.5	38.6%	416 (65.0%)	52 (8.1%)	90 (14.1%)	27 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.4%)								(n/a)	60.8	56.1	54.0			57.0	79.0		79.0	61.6	60.2	60.2			60.6	$16,203	$1,425	$14,777
Spring Grove Area Intrmd School	Public	5-6	1480 Roth Church Rd	Spring Grove	17362	York County	Spring Grove Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 225-4731	651	39	16.7	38.4%	531 (81.6%)	29 (4.5%)	50 (7.7%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.9%)								(n/a)		46.9	49.5			48.2					60.1	64.6			62.4	$15,820	$1,383	$14,438
Spring Forge Intrd School	Public	4-6	100 South Hartman Street	Manchester	17345	York County	Northeastern York School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 266-9833	419	30	13.8	46.5%	306 (73.0%)	45 (10.7%)	38 (9.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.2%)								(n/a)	51.2	50.7	45.4			49.3	84.1		84.1	60.3	61.3	73.3			64.6	$13,993	$503	$13,490
Central York Middle School	Public	7-8	1950 N Hills Rd	York	17406	York County	Central York School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 846-6789	881	65	13.5	45.1%	553 (62.8%)	84 (9.5%)	131 (14.9%)	35 (4.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (8.5%)	69.6	254^th of 891 public middle schools	71.5%		61	345^th of 893 public middle schools	61.4%	91				43.5	31.5	37.6		51.3	51.3				64.7	59.4	62.1	$15,251	$184	$15,066
Shallow Brook Inter School	Public	4-6	213 S Hartman St	Manchester	17345	York County	Northeastern York School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 266-7030	450	29	15.5	46.2%	332 (73.8%)	42 (9.3%)	42 (9.3%)	9 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.9%)								(n/a)	46.5	45.4	43.0			45.1	76.0		76.0	50.7	56.1	62.0			56.1	$14,233	$406	$13,827
North Hills Elementary School	Public	4-6	1330 N Hills Rd	York	17406	York County	Central York School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 846-6789	647	41	15.7	55.2%	383 (59.2%)	73 (11.3%)	122 (18.9%)	23 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.0%)								(n/a)	45.9	35.5	33.5			38.2	67.1		67.1	52.9	49.5	56.3			52.8	$14,752	$955	$13,797
Spring Grove Area Middle School	Public	7-8	244 Old Hanover Rd	Spring Grove	17362	York County	Spring Grove Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 225-4731	635	44	14.3	34.8%	520 (81.9%)	31 (4.9%)	52 (8.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.6%)	69.3	258^th of 891 public middle schools	71.0%		74.3	207^th of 893 public middle schools	76.8%	51				40.3	28.4	34.4		64.1	64.1				58.0	59.2	58.6	$16,561	$1,037	$15,524
Northeastern Middle School	Public	7-8	4855 Board Road	Mount Wolf	17347	York County	Northeastern York School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 266-3676	653	41	16.1	43.6%	454 (69.5%)	61 (9.3%)	77 (11.8%)	14 (2.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.7%)	50.6	456^th of 891 public middle schools	48.8%		58.6	369^th of 893 public middle schools	58.7%	87				22.7	27.2	25.1		55.0	55.0				45.4	50.0	47.9	$15,151	$321	$14,830

Frequently Asked Questions about Dover Area Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Dover Area Middle School?

Students at Dover Area Middle School are 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Is Dover Area Middle School a good school?

Dover Area Middle School ranks 330^th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Dover Area Middle School in?

Dover Area School District

How many students attend Dover Area Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 803 students attended Dover Area Middle School.

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