Dedham Middle School

70 Whiting Avenue
Dedham, MA 02026
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 572 students in grades 6-8, Dedham Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dedham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Dedham Middle School's student population of 572 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Dedham Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dedham Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MA)
#891 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40%
37%
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43%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dedham Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
18%
23%
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Black
7%
10%
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White
68%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dedham Middle School's ranking?
Dedham Middle School is ranked #891 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dedham Middle School often compared to?
Dedham Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles S Pierce Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Dedham Middle School?
572 students attend Dedham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dedham Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dedham Middle School?
Dedham Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dedham Middle School offer ?
Dedham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dedham Middle School part of?
Dedham Middle School is part of Dedham School District.

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5   3/22/2022
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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