DOVER AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Dover Area Intrmd Sch is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Dover Area SD school district, located in Dover, PA with about 583 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th 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 42 teachers, Dover Area Intrmd Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Area Intermediate School, located in Dover, Pennsylvania, serves students in grades 3 through 5 within the Dover Area School District. As a transition-focused school, it is designed to bridge the gap between primary elementary education and the middle school experience. The campus is situated on a shared educational complex, fostering a community-oriented environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for the departmentalized structure of higher grade levels.

The school emphasizes a collaborative learning atmosphere where faculty and staff work to meet the diverse needs of their students through a standards-based curriculum. Beyond core academics, the school typically provides various support services and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students during these formative years. By focusing on both intellectual curiosity and character development, Dover Area Intermediate School strives to create a supportive foundation that encourages students to succeed as they advance through the district’s educational pipeline.

For more information, contact Dover Area Intrmd Sch at (717) 292-8067 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.