Serving 801 students in grades 6-8, Dartmouth Middle School ranks in the top 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 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dartmouth Middle's attendance zone covers the entire district in North Dartmouth, MA, encompassing approximately 97.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 11.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dartmouth Middle School's student population of 801 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
801 students
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dartmouth Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dartmouth Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#514 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
86%
51%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Dartmouth Indian
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dartmouth Middle School's ranking?
Dartmouth Middle School is ranked #514 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dartmouth Middle School often compared to?
Dartmouth Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freetown-lakeville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Dartmouth Middle School?
801 students attend Dartmouth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Dartmouth Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dartmouth Middle School?
Dartmouth Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dartmouth Middle School offer ?
Dartmouth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dartmouth Middle School part of?
Dartmouth Middle School is part of Dartmouth School District.
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