- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dover, NJ
Dover Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dover Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340393000005
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dover Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dover Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Dover, NJ.
School address
District: Dover Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340393000005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Dover Middle School shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 340393000005 · Dover, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 11.5:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover High School (1,167 students)
Dover Middle School shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dover Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dover High Sch
Dover High School
1,167 students
- North Dover El
North Dover Elementary School
640 students
- Academy Street
Academy Street Elementary School
509 students
- This school
Dover Middle School
481 students
- East Dover Ele 411
East Dover Elementary School
411 students
What this shows Dover Middle School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dover Middle School compares
Dover Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▲ 46% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,480
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
White 5.4%
African American 4.6%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Dover Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dover Public School District reports $22,480 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dover Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Dover Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy Street Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Dover Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dover Middle School
How many students attend Dover Middle School?
Dover Middle School has 481 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dover, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Middle School?
43.2% of students at Dover Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dover Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Dover, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover Middle School?
Dover Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dover Middle School rank among public schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Dover, NJ. 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 Public School District?
Besides Dover Middle School, Dover Public School District also operates Dover High School (1,167 students), North Dover Elementary School (640 students), and Academy Street Elementary School (509 students). See the Dover Public School District district page for the complete list.