Dover Middle School

616 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dover Middle School, located at 2131 N. Wooster Ave in Dover, Ohio, serves as a key educational facility within the Dover City School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of students in the middle grades. With a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

Beyond its academic offerings, Dover Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that allow students to build leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and character development, the school strives to create a well-rounded experience for its student body, ensuring that they are equipped with the tools necessary for future success in the Dover community and beyond.

616

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dover Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	462
Hispanic	125
Black	14
Asian	4
Two or More	11

White
462 (75.0%)
Hispanic
125 (20.3%)
Black
14 (2.3%)
Two or More
11 (1.8%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)

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 City
Phone:	(330)364-7121
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 197

Grade 7 215

Grade 8 204