Dartmouth Middle School

366 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Dartmouth Middle School serves 872 students in grades 6-8.
Dartmouth Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 872 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dartmouth Middle School's student population of 872 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
872 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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School Rankings

Dartmouth Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dartmouth Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
22%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
87%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #702 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Dartmouth Middle School?
872 students attend Dartmouth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Dartmouth Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dartmouth Middle School?
Dartmouth Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dartmouth Middle School offer ?
Dartmouth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dartmouth Middle School part of?
Dartmouth Middle School is part of Dartmouth School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 872 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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