Serving 259 students in grades 6-8, Dover-eyota Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dover-eyota Middle School's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dover-eyota Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover-eyota Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1265 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover-eyota Middle School's ranking?
Dover-eyota Middle School is ranked #1265 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Dover-eyota Middle School?
259 students attend Dover-eyota Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dover-eyota Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover-eyota Middle School?
Dover-eyota Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dover-eyota Middle School offer ?
Dover-eyota Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dover-eyota Middle School part of?
Dover-eyota Middle School is part of Dover-Eyota Public School District.
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