The Middle School of Excellence (MSE) is a brand new state-of-the-art school building that is situated on 1 Patrick Lynn Drive in the city of Dover, DE. The building boasts Senator Pride! From the grand driveway to the main entrance leading to a beautifully designed courtyard, and academic areas to fit each content area and specialization, this building supports each students’ learning and growth. This interconnected building also houses the Middle School of Innovation (MSI), which also supports each type of learner in our Senator nation.
Our Capital School District Secondary Program of Studies begins here at our Dover Middle School campus. The three middle grades are focused on providing a strong foundation through creating challenge and opportunity for our students through grade 12. The transition to secondary schools into the middle grades is an exciting time for students and families. Students in this age group move from more concrete thinking to abstract thinking as they begin to have choice in elective courses while experiencing more challenging academic course work. During their time at the Middle School of Excellence, students develop lasting attitudes about learning and work, and take responsibility for their educational path to the future. Social priorities continue to emerge and often relationships with friends take on an increasingly important role. Families of middle grades students are essential partners in their child’s education. Experiences at the Middle School of Excellence are designed to bridge students successfully to high school (and beyond) through aligning academic course content, providing social and emotional support and by offering carefully designed exploratory and elective options that introduce college and career pathways with more advanced programs of study available at Dover High School.
The Middle School of Excellence enrolls approximately 650 students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Our students are divided into grade level teams- essentially creating schools within a school. Each grade level consists of an English Language Arts, mathematics, science, social studies, special education, gifted and talented education (GATE), and Spanish immersion teachers. MSE offers a full exploratory and elective program in Physical Education, Music and the Arts, Career and Technology, STEAM, project-based learning (PBL), and World Language (Spanish), each designed to provide a place for students to apply their academic learning, create positive community partnerships, and develop as well as practice critical life skills.
We invite you to learn more about our school by exploring our website. Whether you are a current member of the Middle School of Excellence “family” or a prospective resident, MSE welcomes you!
Vision: Our Senators will learn and grow physically, intellectually, and emotionally to become global innovators of excellence.
Core Values:
Senator Pride
Excellence
Innovation
Leadership
Inclusivity
Citizenship