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Best Middle Schools in Dover, MA


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Top rankedDover-Sherborn Regional Middle School27th of 484 Massachusetts middle schools
Summary:

The city of Dover, Massachusetts is home to a single exceptional middle school, the Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. This school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, demonstrating exceptional academic performance and a strong commitment to student success.

The Dover-Sherborn district's middle school stands out for its consistently high rankings, with the school placing 27th out of 484 schools in 2024-2025, 18th out of 493 schools in 2023-2024, and 33rd out of 501 schools in 2022-2023. This consistent excellence is reflected in the school's exceptional performance on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Civics significantly exceeding the state averages by 20-30 percentage points or more.

The school's commitment to providing a high-quality education is further evidenced by its low student-teacher ratio of 10:1 and its high per-student spending of $21,388 for the 2020-2021 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. These factors contribute to the school's ability to offer personalized attention and support to its 457 students, ensuring they receive a well-rounded and enriching educational experience.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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