B+
Above Average
82/100

Dover Middle School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 302 EAST MCFARLAN STREET, Dover, NJ 07801
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 74% · Math 44% proficient · 65th percentile in New Jersey
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

82
Repit Score
out of 100
483
Students
enrolled
11.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%65/100reading 77th percentile, math 52nd percentile among New Jersey middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 67% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +37 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency74% (+17 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (−3 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White95%75%reading +27 pts, math +20 pts98th percentile (list)
Black70%30%reading +33 pts, math +10 pts90th percentile (list)
Hispanic73%42%reading +28 pts, math +13 pts86th percentile (list)
Low-income76%45%reading +36 pts, math +19 pts97th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 302 EAST MCFARLAN STREET
City Dover
ZIP Code 07801
District 3403930
NCES School ID 340393000005
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07801

Understanding the community around Dover Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,942
Per Capita Income $37,775
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%
High School or Higher 78.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $342,100
Median Rent $1,714
Owner-Occupied 47.7%
Renter-Occupied 52.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dover Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 88.8%
White 5.6%
Black 3.9%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More Races 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 483
Teachers (FTE) 43.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dover Middle School?
Dover Middle School has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dover Middle School?
Dover Middle School has 483 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1.
What grades does Dover Middle School serve?
Dover Middle School serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dover Middle School receive per student?
Dover Middle School receives $24,619 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dover Middle School in 07801 ▼
Avg Home Value
$515,279
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,335
1-Year Change
+3.7%
% Renters
52.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026