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Dover Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 446 students

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 85% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 75% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 80% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 41% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
34%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 80% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. The results for End of Course Exams administered in the spring of each school year are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 96% 67%
Hispanic 3% 9%
Black 1% 22%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 51%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 8N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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203 College St
Dover, AR 72837
Phone: (479) 331-4814

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