Dartmouth School District

8 Bush Street
Dartmouth, MA 02748
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Dartmouth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,351 students in Dartmouth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Dartmouth School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,836 Schools
# Students
3,351 Students
916,253 Students
# Teachers
276 Teachers
77,708 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dartmouth School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#134 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
53%
42%
50%
44%
47%
44%
94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
25%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
83%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,372 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,847. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,511 is less than the state median of $24,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,372
$23,847
Spending / Student
$19,511
$24,604

Best Dartmouth School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dartmouth High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
555 Bakerville Road
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 961-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Dartmouth Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
366 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 997-9333
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Joseph Demello
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
654 Dartmouth Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 996-6750
Gr: 1-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
James M. Quinn School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
529 Hawthorn Street
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 997-3178
Gr: K-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
George H Potter
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
185 Cross Rd
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 996-8259
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
746 Dartmouth Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 996-3926
Gr: PK-K | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dartmouth School District?
Dartmouth School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,351 students.
What is the rank of Dartmouth School District?
Dartmouth School District is ranked #134 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dartmouth School District?
83% of Dartmouth School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dartmouth School District?
Dartmouth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Dartmouth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,511 is less than the state median of $24,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,351 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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