- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dover, OH
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 390438900857
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 74
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 on federal resource data.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 616
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Dover, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Dover Middle School grew from 581 students in 2022-23 to 613 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 390438900857 · Dover, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 31.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover High School (823 students)
Dover Middle School grew from 581 students in 2022-23 to 613 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio 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
823 students
- This school
Dover Middle School
616 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
422 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
405 students
- Dover Avenue E
Dover Avenue Elementary School
392 students
What this shows Dover Middle School reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dover Middle School compares
Dover Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 2% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$10,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Dover Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dover City reports $10,415 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 | No ratio data |
| South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Dover Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 422
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Dover Middle School
How many students attend Dover Middle School?
Dover Middle School has 616 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dover, OH. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), up 32.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dover Middle School?
31.0% of students at Dover Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dover Middle School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Dover, OH.
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 3 factors: 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 #1 of 5 public schools in Dover, OH. 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 City?
Besides Dover Middle School, Dover City also operates Dover High School (823 students), South Elementary School (422 students), and East Elementary School (405 students). See the Dover City district page for the complete list.