Dover Elementary School vs Dover Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Elementary School
Dover Plains · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
305 students
Dover Middle School
Dover Plains · Public middle · Grades 6–8
295 students
| Measure | Dover Elementary School Dover Plains, New York | Dover Middle School Dover Plains, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1560 of 2,536 | #433 of 785 |
| National rank | #28237 of 50,301 | #8250 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 305 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 41% |
| city | Dover Plains | Dover Plains |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 45.5).
- •Dover Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 70.5%).
- •Dover Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.2).
- •Dover Elementary School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 295.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dover Elementary School better than Dover Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dover Middle School ranks higher (47.2 vs 45.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dover Elementary School and Dover Middle School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Dover Plains and Dover Plains in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Elementary School: 305. Dover Middle School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Elementary School and Dover Middle School rank in New York?
Dover Elementary School is 1560th of 2,536 and Dover Middle School is 433rd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).