Duxbury High School is a public high school located in the town of Duxbury, Massachusetts, United States, and operating in the Duxbury Public School District.
Serving 599 students in grades 6-8, Duxbury Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 61% (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 7% 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: 599 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Duxbury Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Duxbury, MA, encompassing approximately 37.6 square miles. The area is typically about 10-12 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Duxbury Middle School's student population of 599 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
599 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1866
School Calendar
School Rankings
Duxbury Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duxbury Middle School is 0.13, 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
#441 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
10%
White
93%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Silver
School Mascot
Dragons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duxbury Middle School's ranking?
Duxbury Middle School is ranked #441 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Duxbury Middle School often compared to?
Duxbury Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hanover 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 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Duxbury Middle School?
599 students attend Duxbury Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Duxbury Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Duxbury Middle School?
Duxbury Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Duxbury Middle School offer ?
Duxbury Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Duxbury Middle School part of?
Duxbury Middle School is part of Duxbury School District.
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