Serving 355 students in grades 5-8, Dighton 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 42% (which is equal to 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 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dighton Middle School's student population of 355 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
355 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dighton 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 Dighton Middle School is 0.27, 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
#681 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Dighton Middle School's ranking?
Dighton Middle School is ranked #681 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dighton Middle School often compared to?
Dighton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Middle School, Hastings Middle School, Cyril K. Brennan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% 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 Dighton Middle School?
355 students attend Dighton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Dighton Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dighton Middle School?
Dighton Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dighton Middle School offer ?
Dighton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dighton Middle School part of?
Dighton Middle School is part of Dighton-Rehoboth School District.
In what neighborhood is Dighton Middle School located?
Dighton Middle School is located in the North Dighton neighborhood of Dighton, MA.
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