Dover Middle School

302 EAST MCFARLAN STREET
DOVER, NJ 07801

(973)989-2040

481 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Dover Middle School, located on East McFarlan Street in Dover, New Jersey, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, catering to students in the middle grades. As part of the Dover School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for adolescents. The facility provides a structured setting where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for the transition to high school.

Beyond core academics, Dover Middle School typically emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by integrating extracurricular opportunities and support services tailored to its diverse student population. The school’s location in the heart of Dover reflects its role as a focal point for community engagement, striving to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. By focusing on student achievement and character building, the school aims to equip its young learners with the foundational tools needed to succeed in an increasingly complex global environment.

481

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dover Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	426
Black	22
Asian	6
Two or More	1

Hispanic
426 (88.6%)
White
26 (5.4%)
Black
22 (4.6%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)
Two or More
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 Public School District
Phone:	(973)989-2040
Website:	http://dover-nj.org/dms/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 7 255

Grade 8 226