Serving 477 students in grades 6-7, Dennis-yarmouth Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School's student population of 477 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
477 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dennis-yarmouth Middle School is 0.55, 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
#1113 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dennis-yarmouth Middle School's ranking?
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School is ranked #1113 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dennis-yarmouth Middle School often compared to?
Dennis-yarmouth Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monomoy Regional Middle School, Bourne Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Dennis-yarmouth Middle School?
477 students attend Dennis-yarmouth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dennis-yarmouth Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dennis-yarmouth Middle School?
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dennis-yarmouth Middle School offer ?
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dennis-yarmouth Middle School part of?
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School is part of Dennis-Yarmouth School District.
In what neighborhood is Dennis-yarmouth Middle School located?
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School is located in the West Yarmouth neighborhood of South Yarmouth, MA.
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