Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School

155 Farm Street
Dover, MA 02030

www.doversherborn.org

471 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School (DSRMS), located in Dover, Massachusetts, is a high-performing public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. It is part of a combined school district serving the affluent communities of Dover and Sherborn, known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, rigorous curriculum, and a supportive learning environment. The school is consistently recognized at the state level for its high student achievement scores, dedicated faculty, and comprehensive preparation for the high school level.

Beyond academics, DSRMS places a significant focus on the "whole child" by offering a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school culture emphasizes values such as community, social-emotional growth, and global citizenship, often leveraging the small-town atmosphere to foster strong partnerships between teachers, students, and parents. With its commitment to high standards and personalized attention, the school remains a centerpiece of the local educational system.

471

Total Students

49.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	14
Black	22
Asian	61
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
340 (72.3%)
Asian
61 (13.0%)
Two or More
32 (6.8%)
Black
22 (4.7%)
Hispanic
14 (3.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dover-Sherborn
Phone:	(508)785-0635
Website:	http://www.doversherborn.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 163

Grade 7 140

Grade 8 168