Dover Middle School

www.dover.k12.nh.us/DMS

941 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Dover Middle School, located at 16 Daley Drive in Dover, New Hampshire, serves as a central hub for the community's adolescent learners. As part of the Dover School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. The institution emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance core curriculum requirements with opportunities for personal growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Dover Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that promote school spirit and community engagement. The school’s digital presence reflects a commitment to transparent communication with families, providing resources, calendars, and updates to ensure parents and guardians remain active partners in their children's education. By focusing on collaboration and high academic standards, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to Dover High School and beyond.

941

Total Students

70.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dover Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	745
Hispanic	43
Black	9
Asian	59
Two or More	84
American Indian	1

White
745 (79.2%)
Two or More
84 (8.9%)
Asian
59 (6.3%)
Hispanic
43 (4.6%)
Black
9 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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 School District
Phone:	(603)516-7200
Website:	http://www.dover.k12.nh.us/DMS
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	941
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 5 231

Grade 6 212

Grade 7 236

Grade 8 262