Serving 125 students in grades 6-8, Dover Air Force Base Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dover Air Force Base Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dover Air Force Base Middle School's student population of 125 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dover Air Force Base Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover Air Force Base Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
12%
31%
White
64%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover Air Force Base Middle School's ranking?
Dover Air Force Base Middle School is ranked #23 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Dover Air Force Base Middle School often compared to?
Dover Air Force Base Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Middle School, F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Dover Air Force Base Middle School?
125 students attend Dover Air Force Base Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dover Air Force Base Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover Air Force Base Middle School?
Dover Air Force Base Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dover Air Force Base Middle School offer ?
Dover Air Force Base Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dover Air Force Base Middle School part of?
Dover Air Force Base Middle School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
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