Excellent
#222 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 12% in state
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School
Middle School · Dover-sherborn · Dover, MA
A middle school in Dover, MA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
155 Farm Street, Dover, MA 02030
- Math 73% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 72% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average655/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dover), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,285,800
Median rent
$2,500/mo
College educated
87.3%
Homeownership
97%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparhawk AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 3–8 | 2.7 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Thomas Blake MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Millis MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 268 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dover-sherborn
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $25,495NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School is listed in Dover-Sherborn; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School is a public middle school in Dover, MA, part of Dover-sherborn, serving approximately 457 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School
What grades does Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School serve?
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School?
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School rank in MA?
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School ranks #222 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School a charter school?
No, Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (508) 785-0635
- Area population (ZIP 02030)
- 5,893
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02030; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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