DOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.doverschools.net

374 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Dover Middle School is a public educational institution located in Dover, Arkansas, serving students within the Dover School District. As a middle-level school, it acts as a transitional bridge between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of early adolescent students. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares its students for the challenges of secondary education by emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal growth.

In addition to its academic mission, Dover Middle School functions as an integral part of the small-town community of Dover. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure a well-rounded experience. By maintaining its connection to the broader Dover School District, the middle school benefits from localized resources and a community-focused approach, striving to help students develop the skills necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

374

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	12
Asian	1
Two or More	11

White
350 (93.6 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.2 %)
Two or More
11 (2.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)331-4814
Website:	http://www.doverschools.net
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 95

Grade 6 91

Grade 7 98

Grade 8 90