DOVER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Dover Intermediate School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Westlake City school district, located in Westlake, OH with about 519 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Dover Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dover Intermediate School, located at 2240 Dover Center Road in Westlake, Ohio, serves as a key academic hub for students in grades 5 and 6 within the Westlake City School District. The school is known for its commitment to bridging the gap between elementary and middle school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development during these formative years. By offering a structured yet nurturing environment, the school helps students transition from the self-contained classrooms of primary school to the more departmentalized, independent structure of secondary education.

The curriculum at Dover Intermediate is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects while also providing enrichment opportunities in the arts, physical education, and technology. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, encouraging active parent involvement and a collaborative atmosphere among staff to ensure that every student’s individual learning needs are met. With a strong focus on character development and academic excellence, Dover Intermediate strives to prepare its students for the rigor of the Westlake middle and high school experience.

For more information, contact Dover Intermediate School at (440) 835-6325 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.