Enrollment
941
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dover, NH
Dover Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dover Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330264000089
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dover Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dover Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Dover, NH.
School address
District: Dover School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330264000089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dover Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dover Middle School
Dover Middle School is a large elementary school in Dover, New Hampshire, enrolling 941 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 95% of state schools at 941 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 26 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #24, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dover School District spends $17,466 per pupil, 38% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 190 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 941 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Dover's elementary schools, it stands alongside Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street (412 students): Dover Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 13.3:1).
Dover School District also operates Dover Senior High School (1,371 students) and Woodman Park School (421 students) alongside Dover Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dover Middle School compares
Dover Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▲ 13% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 941 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
941
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$17,466
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Dover Middle School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dover School District, which includes Dover Middle School.
$17,466
Per student
-38%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.7%
State 25.8%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dover Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodman Park School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garrison School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dover Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Dover
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~941 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dover Middle School
How many students attend Dover Middle School?
Dover Middle School has 941 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dover, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 12% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dover Middle School?
24.3% of students at Dover Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dover Middle School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Dover, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover Middle School?
Dover Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dover Middle School rank among elementary schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Dover, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dover on the city page.
Is Dover Middle School a good school?
Dover Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dover School District?
Besides Dover Middle School, Dover School District also operates Dover Senior High School (1,371 students), Woodman Park School (421 students), and Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street (412 students). See the Dover School District district page for the complete list.
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