- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dover, PA
Dover Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Dover Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420768007686
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dover Area Ms earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dover Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Area Ms ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Dover, PA.
School address
District: Dover Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420768007686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Dover Area Ms held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 420768007686 · Dover, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 12.3:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover Area Hs (979 students)
Dover Area Ms held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Dover Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dover Area Hs
Dover Area Hs
979 students
- This school
Dover Area Ms
735 students
- North Salem El 384
North Salem El Sch
384 students
- Leib El Sch 372
Leib El Sch
372 students
- Dover Area El 356
Dover Area El Sch
356 students
- Weigelstown El 323
Weigelstown El Sch
323 students
What this shows Dover Area Ms reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dover Area Ms compares
Dover Area Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 20% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Dover Area Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dover Area Sd reports $17,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dover Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Salem El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leib El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dover Area El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weigelstown El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dover Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dover Area Ms
How many students attend Dover Area Ms?
Dover Area Ms has 735 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dover, PA. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Area Ms is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dover Area Ms?
46.7% of students at Dover Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Dover Area Ms is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Dover, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover Area Ms?
Dover Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dover Area Ms rank among public schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Area Ms ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Dover, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dover on the city page.
What other schools are in Dover Area Sd?
Besides Dover Area Ms, Dover Area Sd also operates Dover Area Hs (979 students), North Salem El Sch (384 students), and Leib El Sch (372 students). See the Dover Area Sd district page for the complete list.