Dover Middle School

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Dover Middle School ranks 76 th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dover Middle School is a public middle school serving 374 students in grades 5-8 in the Dover School District in Arkansas. The school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of middle schools in the state over the past 10 years, with a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dover Middle School outperforms the state average in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 41.8% in ELA, 41.5% in Reading, and 39.4% in Math, compared to the state averages of 33.8%, 34.1%, and 36.4% respectively. The school's 8th grade Algebra proficiency rate of 82.4% is significantly higher than the state average of 62%. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.4, the school has smaller class sizes than nearby schools and the state average.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.7% to 68.25% over the past three years, Dover Middle School spends $8,944 per student, more than the nearby schools. This higher spending per student may contribute to the school's academic success, as it outperforms the Dover School District and the state of Arkansas in all subject areas and grade levels.

Detail:

Public 5-8

203 College St
Dover, AR 72837

(479) 331-4814

District: Dover School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
76^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,944

Students who attend Dover Middle School usually attend:

High:

Dover High School

Feeder schools for Dover Middle School:

Elementary:

Dover Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 380

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dover Middle School ranks better than 77.3% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dover Middle School is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Dover Middle School employs 29.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dover Middle School is $8,944.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dover Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Dover Middle School 76^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Dover Middle School in the ranking list.)

Dover School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover School District 53^rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dover Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	65.94	70^th	208	66.3%
2006	59.65	82^nd	206	60.2%
2007	57.04	98^th	225	56.4%
2008	62.83	84^th	223	62.3%
2009	68.12	77^th	240	67.9%
2010	66.85	76^th	254	70.1%
2011	65.76	93^rd	264	64.8%
2012	65.35	93^rd	265	64.9%
2013	69.61	83^rd	278	70.1%
2014	79.11	33^rd	280	88.2%
2015	66.53	67^th	275	75.6%
2016	75.38	46^th	312	85.3%
2017	78.85	35^th	315	88.9%
2018	80.73	40^th	318	87.4%
2019	79.51	47^th	319	85.3%
2021	73.52	61^st	330	81.5%
2022	82.59	36^th	318	88.7%
2023	78.66	50^th	330	84.8%
2024	69.44	76^th	335	77.3%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Dover Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	472	1	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	478
2001	432	1	0	6	5	n/a	n/a	444
2002	422	2	0	8	3	n/a	n/a	435
2003	422	2	0	8	3	n/a	n/a	435
2004	440	2	0	10	2	n/a	n/a	454
2005	319	3	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	332
2006	315	3	1	6	5	n/a	n/a	330
2007	301	3	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	315
2008	304	3	2	7	3	n/a	n/a	319
2009	294	3	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	306
2010	404	2	0	12	3	0	9	430
2011	420	1	0	11	3	0	11	446
2012	452	1	0	9	3	0	13	478
2013	336	1	0	7	2	0	7	353
2014	328	1	2	6	3	0	3	343
2015	317	2	1	16	4	0	2	342
2016	301	2	1	18	4	0	7	333
2017	397	3	2	20	3	0	7	432
2018	410	2	3	19	2	0	5	441
2019	415	5	4	16	3	0	6	449
2020	395	4	3	11	4	0	8	425
2021	373	1	2	15	4	0	5	400
2022	339	1	2	10	1	0	12	365
2023	350	0	1	12	0	0	11	374
2024	353	2	0	12	0	0	13	380

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dover Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	478	32.0	14.9	42.1
2001	444	41.0	10.8	45.5
2002	435	25.0	17.4	45.7
2003	435	25.0	17.4	45.7
2004	454	27.0	16.8	47.4
2005	332	19.0	17.5	51.2
2006	330	32.0	10.3	44.5
2007	315	38.0	8.3	56.2
2008	319	40.0	8.0	48
2009	306	39.0	7.8	51
2010	430	35.1	10.7	53.5
2011	446	32.5	13.7	59.2
2012	478	34.4	13.8	58.2
2013	353	31.1	11.3	58.1
2014	343	31.9	10.7	63.6
2015	342	29.0	11.7	63.5
2016	333	29.0	11.4	61.3
2017	432	34.0	12.6	36.6
2018	441	34.9	12.6	38.3
2019	449	35.0	12.8	63.9
2020	425	35.4	11.9	67.5
2021	400	34.4	11.6	68.3
2022	365	32.8	11.1	61.6
2023	374	32.5	11.4	60.7
2024	380	29.4	12.8	62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dover Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	478	32.0	14.9	42.1
2001	444	41.0	10.8	45.5
2002	435	25.0	17.4	45.7
2003	435	25.0	17.4	45.7
2004	454	27.0	16.8	47.4
2005	332	19.0	17.5	51.2
2006	330	32.0	10.3	44.5
2007	315	38.0	8.3	56.2
2008	319	40.0	8.0	48
2009	306	39.0	7.8	51
2010	430	35.1	10.7	53.5
2011	446	32.5	13.7	59.2
2012	478	34.4	13.8	58.2
2013	353	31.1	11.3	58.1
2014	343	31.9	10.7	63.6
2015	342	29.0	11.7	63.5
2016	333	29.0	11.4	61.3
2017	432	34.0	12.6	36.6
2018	441	34.9	12.6	38.3
2019	449	35.0	12.8	63.9
2020	425	35.4	11.9	67.5
2021	400	34.4	11.6	68.3
2022	365	32.8	11.1	61.6
2023	374	32.5	11.4	60.7
2024	380	29.4	12.8	62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dover Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$850 (9.5%)	$8,093 (90.5%)	$8,944

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dover Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 47^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 50^th of 330 Middle schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English (Dover Middle School)	84.9	74.7	10.2%
5th Grade English (Dover School District)	84.9	74.7	10.2%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Dover Middle School)	50.9	49.5	1.4%
5th Grade Math (Dover School District)	50.9	49.5	1.4%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Dover Middle School)	48.2	40	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Dover School District)	48.2	40	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Dover Middle School)	49.1	44.3	4.8%
5th Grade Reading (Dover School District)	49.1	44.3	4.8%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Dover Middle School)	79.7	82.2	2.5%
6th Grade English (Dover School District)	79.7	82.2	2.5%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Dover Middle School)	63.9	65.5	1.6%
6th Grade Math (Dover School District)	63.9	65.5	1.6%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Dover Middle School)	55.7	51.1	4.6%
6th Grade Science (Dover School District)	55.7	51.1	4.6%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Dover Middle School)	57.9	55.6	2.3%
6th Grade Reading (Dover School District)	57.9	55.6	2.3%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Dover Middle School)	81.2	87.1	5.9%
7th Grade English (Dover School District)	81.2	87.1	5.9%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Dover Middle School)	66	41.9	24.1%
7th Grade Math (Dover School District)	66	41.9	24.1%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Dover Middle School)	59	40.9	18.1%
7th Grade Science (Dover School District)	59	40.9	18.1%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Dover Middle School)	62.4	38	24.4%
7th Grade Reading (Dover School District)	62.4	38	24.4%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Dover Middle School)	82.9	79.6	3.3%
8th Grade English (Dover School District)	82.9	79.6	3.3%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Dover Middle School)	50.5	46.6	3.9%
8th Grade Math (Dover School District)	50.5	46.6	3.9%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Dover Middle School)	54.3	46.6	7.7%
8th Grade Science (Dover School District)	54.3	46.6	7.7%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Dover Middle School)	65.7	62.5	3.2%
8th Grade Reading (Dover School District)	65.7	62.5	3.2%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	449	374	16.7%
African American	5	0	100%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	16	12	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	415	350	15.7%
Two or More Races	6	11	83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.9%	60.7%	3.2%

Schools Near Dover Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)							ATLAS Reading (2024)							ATLAS Mathematics (2024)						ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)		ATLAS Science (2024)						ATLAS Biology (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dover Middle School	Public	5-8	203 College St	Dover	72837	Pope County	Dover School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 331-4814	380	29	12.8	62.9%	353 (92.9%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	69.4	76^th of 335 public middle schools	77.3%		78.7	50^th of 330 public middle schools	84.8%	26		50.5	41.9	39.6	35.5		41.8		51.5	40.8	36.1	37.5		41.5		40.2	38.7	41.8	36.7	39.4	82.4		77.7				50.5	39.8	46.5	38.5	43.8			$8,944	$850	$8,093
Russellville Intermediate School	Public	5	1201 W 4th Place	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 968-2650	386	25	15.4	65.0%	238 (61.7%)	23 (6.0%)	99 (25.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.2%)								(n/a)		39.2					39.0		37.0					36.8		41.4				41.2							49.1				48.8			$8,499	$1,009	$7,490
Russellville Middle School	Public	6-7	1203 W 4th Place	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 968-2557	789	60	13.2	64.5%	454 (57.5%)	54 (6.8%)	230 (29.2%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	40 (5.1%)	59.7	106^th of 335 public middle schools	68.4%		63	112^th of 330 public middle schools	66.1%	6			37.1	32.9			34.9			34.9	30.9			32.9			40.4	37.1		38.8								37.7	40.0		38.9			$9,852	$1,485	$8,367
Pottsville Middle Grade	Public	4-6	6926 Sr 247	Pottsville	72858	Pope County	Pottsville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 890-6631	405	25	16.0	46.2%	361 (89.1%)	5 (1.2%)	37 (9.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	55.1	39.4	32.7				42.0	53.6	36.5	31.2				40.0	66.1	52.6	58.8			59.0						57.5	51.8	39.7			49.3			$7,116	$934	$6,183
Pottsville Junior High School	Public	7-9	250 Apache Dr	Pottsville	72858	Pope County	Pottsville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 968-6334	434	32	13.6	44.0%	381 (87.8%)	3 (0.7%)	40 (9.2%)	5 (1.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	78.4	46^th of 335 public middle schools	86.3%		83.3	35^th of 330 public middle schools	89.4%	11				40.2	46.0	49.7	45.4				39.4	43.3	45.7	42.9				48.9	35.8	43.7	67.2	33.6	45.7	72.7	72.7				51.1	42.6	46.7	79.1	79.1	$8,142	$359	$7,783
Dardanelle Middle School	Public	6-8	2032 Hwy 7 S	Dardanelle	72834	Yell County	Dardanelle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 229-4550	495	35	14.2	69.7%	274 (55.4%)	10 (2.0%)	178 (36.0%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.8%)	40.3	205^th of 335 public middle schools	38.8%		59.1	140^th of 330 public middle schools	57.6%	65			22.9	24.2	29.0		25.3			21.4	24.2	28.4		24.6			21.4	38.5	44.0	34.3	84.3		84.3					20.7	34.3	28.4	27.8			$8,834	$1,161	$7,673
Atkins Middle School	Public	5-8	611 NW 4th St	Atkins	72823	Pope County	Atkins School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 641-1008	270	26	10.5	68.9%	247 (91.5%)	6 (2.2%)	11 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	71.9	68^th of 335 public middle schools	79.7%		72.7	73^rd of 330 public middle schools	77.9%	5		30.9	40.0	43.8	28.9		36.2		30.9	38.5	41.1	30.4		35.5		34.6	29.2	61.7	67.8	49.1							45.5	36.9	46.5	55.0	46.2			$9,188	$908	$8,280
Lamar Middle School	Public	6-8	301 Elberta St	Lamar	72846	Johnson County	Lamar School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 885-6511	301	24	12.6	71.1%	252 (83.7%)	7 (2.3%)	30 (10.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	46.1	178^th of 335 public middle schools	46.9%		58.8	141^st of 330 public middle schools	57.3%	37			29.5	25.7	30.3		28.5			30.6	25.8	30.3		28.9			29.5	26.8	24.3	27.1	90.5		90.5					38.8	28.9	38.3	35.4			$6,942	$1,042	$5,900

Frequently Asked Questions about Dover Middle School

How many students attend Dover Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 380 students attended Dover Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Dover Middle School attend?

Students who attend Dover Middle School usually go on to attend Dover High School

Is Dover Middle School a good school?

Dover Middle School ranks 76^th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Dover Middle School in?

Dover School District

What is the racial makeup of Dover Middle School?

Students at Dover Middle School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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