Middle School of Excellence
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1 Patrick Lynn Drive, Dover, DE 19904 · (302) 674-6100 · Part of Capital School District
Dover’s School Grade C+ better than 38% of Delaware school districts
Students
608
Students per teacher
26:1
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Middle School of Excellence
- Larger classes: 26 students per teacher
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Dover kids: Dover High School
On the path
Where Dover kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–46 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Middle School of ExcellenceYou are here
9–12Dover High School1,812 students
Location
Directions ↗1 Patrick Lynn Drive, Dover
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6210
Grade 7197
Grade 8201
Enrollment over time
615’23
608’24
About steady since 2023–24.
Who goes here
Black 53%White 23%Hispanic 13%Two or more races 9%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Middle School of Excellence from Dover families.
Other schools in Capital School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.