DOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.doverschools.org

295 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dover Middle School, located at 2368 Route 22 in Dover Plains, New York, serves as a central hub for academic and personal development for students in the Dover Union Free School District. Situated in the scenic Dutchess County region, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prepares middle-grade students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The institution places a strong emphasis on balancing core academic rigor with the social-emotional growth that is critical during the adolescent years.

In addition to its curriculum, the school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs designed to cultivate well-rounded individuals. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s website, families can stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and faculty communications. Dover Middle School strives to partner closely with parents and the local community to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to succeed within a structured and encouraging educational setting.

295

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	124
Black	12
Asian	2
Two or More	8

White
149 (50.5%)
Hispanic
124 (42.0%)
Black
12 (4.1%)
Two or More
8 (2.7%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

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 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)877-5740
Website:	http://www.doverschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 98

Grade 7 96

Grade 8 101