Serving 457 students in grades 6-8, Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School's student population of 457 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
73%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School's ranking?
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School is ranked #97 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School often compared to?
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E W Thurston Middle School, Weston Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School?
457 students attend Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School?
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School offer ?
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School part of?
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School is part of Dover-Sherborn School District.
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