DOVER-EYOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL

DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
615 S AVE SW
EYOTA, MN 55934
269 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Dover-Eyota Middle School, located in Eyota, Minnesota, serves as a vital educational hub for students in grades 5 through 8 within the Dover-Eyota Public School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on academic rigor while addressing the social and emotional development of its adolescent population. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities, encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community and student engagement by offering a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs. By maintaining a strong partnership with families and the surrounding community, Dover-Eyota Middle School aims to prepare its students for future success in high school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
269
Total Students
15.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    242 (90.0 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (5.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.1 %)
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-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (507)545-2631
Website: http://www.desch.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 35
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 88
Grade 7 98
Grade 8 83
Gender Ratio