- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dover Plains, NY
Dover Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dover Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360921004332
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dover Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dover Plains · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dover Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dover Plains, NY.
School address
District: Dover Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360921004332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Dover Middle School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360921004332 · Dover Plains, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 7.8:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover High School (462 students)
Dover Middle School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York 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
462 students
- Dover Elementa
Dover Elementary School
305 students
- This school
Dover Middle School
295 students
- Wingdale Eleme
Wingdale Elementary School
255 students
What this shows Dover Middle School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dover Middle School compares
Dover Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 10% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in New York - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$28,275
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 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 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Dover Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Dover Union Free School District reports $28,275 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dover Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wingdale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dover Middle School
How many students attend Dover Middle School?
Dover Middle School has 295 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dover Plains, NY. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Middle School is 7.8:1, which is 34% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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?
61.8% of students at Dover Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dover Middle School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Dover Plains, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover Middle School?
Dover Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dover Plains, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dover Union Free School District?
Besides Dover Middle School, Dover Union Free School District also operates Dover High School (462 students), Dover Elementary School (305 students), and Wingdale Elementary School (255 students). See the Dover Union Free School District district page for the complete list.