Dover Middle School serves 598 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
598 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
28%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dover Middle School?
598 students attend Dover Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Dover Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover Middle School?
Dover Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dover Middle School offer ?
Dover Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dover Middle School part of?
Dover Middle School is part of Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.
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