Dartmouth Middle

Summary:

Dartmouth Middle is a public middle school located in North Dartmouth, MA, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 804 students. The school is part of the Dartmouth school district, which is ranked 115 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dartmouth Middle consistently ranks in the top 25% of Massachusetts middle schools, ranking between 108-138 out of 493-501 schools over the past 6 years. The school's MCAS proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with 48.89% proficiency in ELA and 59.06% in Math, compared to the state averages of 39.17% and 40.91% respectively. Dartmouth Middle's performance is particularly strong for Hispanic and multi-racial student subgroups, ranking in the top 50 schools in the state for these groups.

Dartmouth Middle outperforms most of the nearby schools in academic metrics, including Freetown-Lakeville Middle School, Hastings Middle, and the schools in the New Bedford district. However, Old Rochester Regional Junior High, located about 10 miles away, also performs at a high level, ranking similarly to Dartmouth Middle.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 366 Slocum Road
       North Dartmouth, MA  02747


(508) 997-9333

District: Dartmouth

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,877 Help


Students who attend Dartmouth Middle usually attend:

High:    Dartmouth High

Feeder schools for Dartmouth Middle:

Elementary:    Andrew B. Cushman School
    George H Potter
    James M. Quinn School
    Joseph Demello

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  804

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.6%
Two or more races:
6.8%
Hispanic:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.8% Help


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Compare Details Dartmouth Middle ranks better than 78.1% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.6%), two or more races (6.8%), Hispanic (5.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dartmouth Middle is 10.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dartmouth Middle is $15,877.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dartmouth Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Dartmouth Middle 108th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Dartmouth Middle in the ranking list.)

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Dartmouth:

SchoolDigger ranks Dartmouth 115th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dartmouth Middle

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Rank History for all students at Dartmouth Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 39.23 222nd 339 34.5%
2004 39.02 227th 344 34.0%
2005 48.87 194th 356 45.5%
2006 50.06 220th 399 44.9%
2007 54.81 201st 399 49.6%
2008 62.14 164th 407 59.7%
2009 61.59 166th 409 59.4%
2010 68.76 138th 434 68.2%
2011 63.69 166th 449 63.0%
2012 71.15 135th 455 70.3%
2013 70.03 144th 455 68.4%
2014 71.90 133rd 455 70.8%
2015 75.16 110th 441 75.1%
2016 73.62 114th 482 76.3%
2017 54.26 218th 487 55.2%
2018 72.65 124th 484 74.4%
2019 70.54 142nd 498 71.5%
2021 69.75 138th 501 72.5%
2022 74.13 113th 497 77.3%
2023 75.30 117th 501 76.6%
2024 76.16 108th 493 78.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dartmouth Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.78 38th 84 54.8%
2019 70.85 28th 87 67.8%
2021 47.63 44th 92 52.2%
2022 55.55 36th 102 64.7%
2023 54.64 43rd 110 60.9%
2024 56.65 44th 98 55.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dartmouth Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.83 63rd 467 86.5%
2019 60.13 150th 484 69.0%
2021 62.46 128th 489 73.8%
2022 70.82 89th 503 82.3%
2023 76.71 67th 444 84.9%
2024 75.28 66th 441 85.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dartmouth Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.86 74th 438 83.1%
2019 67.88 107th 452 76.3%
2021 71.46 86th 462 81.4%
2022 74.24 82nd 489 83.2%
2023 72.16 96th 481 80.0%
2024 83.89 38th 469 91.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Dartmouth Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.60 123rd 463 73.4%
2019 71.28 134th 478 72.0%
2021 68.00 140th 483 71.0%
2022 74.96 106th 494 78.5%
2023 76.49 105th 489 78.5%
2024 75.11 108th 481 77.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dartmouth Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.37 93rd 417 77.7%
2019 56.11 128th 424 69.8%
2021 61.26 104th 431 75.9%
2022 66.24 86th 445 80.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Dartmouth Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.35 1st 6 83.3%
2022 68.16 3rd 10 70.0%
2023 74.94 1st 5 80.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Dartmouth Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.33 135th 466 71.0%
2019 68.52 152nd 478 68.2%
2021 69.15 130th 485 73.2%
2022 70.94 122nd 497 75.5%
2023 72.24 122nd 489 75.1%
2024 75.29 102nd 483 78.9%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Dartmouth Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.79 131st 491 73.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dartmouth Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.87 64th 309 79.3%
2019 86.50 31st 322 90.4%
2021 73.48 59th 335 82.4%
2022 74.44 66th 368 82.1%
2023 82.38 43rd 364 88.2%
2024 83.44 41st 378 89.2%
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Rank History for White students at Dartmouth Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.48 142nd 395 64.1%
2019 54.73 171st 396 56.8%
2021 57.68 147th 401 63.3%
2022 62.94 129th 404 68.1%
2023 63.17 133rd 403 67.0%
2024 62.61 129th 392 67.1%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Dartmouth Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 929 10 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 950
1989 958 18 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 985
1990 985 11 11 3 3 n/a n/a 0 1013
1991 1017 10 6 3 17 n/a n/a 0 1053
1992 950 14 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 978
1993 976 15 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1004
1994 975 10 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 996
1995 1003 6 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1021
1996 1003 6 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1021
1997 1024 15 11 4 6 n/a n/a 0 1060
1998 1004 18 8 7 13 n/a n/a 0 1050
1999 1002 14 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1033
2000 998 16 21 7 11 n/a n/a 0 1053
2001 1018 13 25 19 5 n/a n/a 0 1080
2002 1067 18 21 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1116
2003 1067 18 21 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1116
2004 1066 13 19 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1108
2005 1024 10 23 9 5 n/a n/a 0 1071
2006 976 9 17 20 6 n/a n/a 20 1048
2007 952 14 22 18 5 n/a n/a 19 1030
2008 987 16 23 11 3 n/a n/a 21 1061
2009 954 26 27 18 2 2 12 0 1041
2010 964 19 31 17 5 3 8 0 1047
2011 919 17 26 21 4 3 11 0 1001
2012 896 14 29 16 3 2 14 0 974
2013 912 17 29 15 1 2 13 0 989
2014 893 15 30 14 2 0 16 0 970
2015 901 15 30 21 3 0 15 0 985
2016 892 12 3 23 1 0 51 0 982
2017 869 16 4 25 0 0 51 0 965
2018 858 14 1 35 0 0 58 0 966
2019 826 15 3 36 0 1 58 0 939
2020 796 11 4 39 0 1 46 0 897
2021 756 10 6 49 0 1 50 0 872
2022 695 10 8 50 0 0 46 1 810
2023 680 12 9 47 0 0 55 1 804

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dartmouth Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 950 n/a n/a n/a
1989 985 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1013 n/a n/a n/a
1991 1053 n/a n/a n/a
1992 978 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1004 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 996 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1021 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1021 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1060 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1050 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1033 n/a 0.0 11.6
2000 1053 n/a 0.0 10.9
2001 1080 n/a 0.0 7.1
2002 1116 n/a n/a 11
2003 1116 n/a n/a 11
2004 1108 65.8 16.8 9.7
2005 1071 66.9 16.0 13.1
2006 1048 66.9 15.7 15
2007 1030 71.0 14.5 14
2008 1061 68.3 15.5 14
2009 1041 68.6 15.2 15.9
2010 1047 71.0 14.7 19.7
2011 1001 71.2 14.0 17.8
2012 974 73.3 13.2 21
2013 989 73.8 13.3 22.3
2014 970 73.6 13.1 23.3
2015 985 74.0 13.3 24.8
2016 982 95.0 10.3 n/a
2017 965 77.4 12.4 n/a
2018 966 78.0 12.3 n/a
2019 939 78.3 11.9 n/a
2020 897 80.6 11.1 n/a
2021 872 73.1 11.9 n/a
2022 810 76.0 10.6 n/a
2023 804 76.8 10.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dartmouth Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 950 n/a n/a n/a
1989 985 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1013 n/a n/a n/a
1991 1053 n/a n/a n/a
1992 978 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1004 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 996 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1021 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1021 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1060 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1050 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1033 n/a 0.0 11.6
2000 1053 n/a 0.0 10.9
2001 1080 n/a 0.0 7.1
2002 1116 n/a n/a 11
2003 1116 n/a n/a 11
2004 1108 65.8 16.8 9.7
2005 1071 66.9 16.0 13.1
2006 1048 66.9 15.7 15
2007 1030 71.0 14.5 14
2008 1061 68.3 15.5 14
2009 1041 68.6 15.2 15.9
2010 1047 71.0 14.7 19.7
2011 1001 71.2 14.0 17.8
2012 974 73.3 13.2 21
2013 989 73.8 13.3 22.3
2014 970 73.6 13.1 23.3
2015 985 74.0 13.3 24.8
2016 982 95.0 10.3 n/a
2017 965 77.4 12.4 n/a
2018 966 78.0 12.3 n/a
2019 939 78.3 11.9 n/a
2020 897 80.6 11.1 n/a
2021 872 73.1 11.9 n/a
2022 810 76.0 10.6 n/a
2023 804 76.8 10.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dartmouth Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $79 (0.6%) $13,717 (99.4%) $13,796
2020 $55 (0.4%) $14,431 (99.6%) $14,486
2021 $552 (3.5%) $15,325 (96.5%) $15,877

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dartmouth Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 142nd of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 117th of 501 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dartmouth Middle)7060.8
 9.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Dartmouth)6859.2
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dartmouth Middle)6260.2
 1.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dartmouth)6058.7
 1.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dartmouth Middle)5748
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Dartmouth)5746.7
 10.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dartmouth Middle)5650
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dartmouth)5548.6
 6.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dartmouth Middle)5756.2
 0.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Dartmouth)5655.5
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dartmouth Middle)5552.7
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dartmouth)5552.1
 2.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Dartmouth Middle)5140.4
 10.6%
   8th Grade Science (Dartmouth)5040.1
 9.9%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dartmouth Middle)6155.1
 5.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Dartmouth)5951.6
 7.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Dartmouth Middle)5854.3
 3.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Dartmouth)5451.8
 2.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Dartmouth Middle)5140.4
 10.6%
   All Grades Science (Dartmouth)5142.8
 8.3%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students939804
 14.4%
African American1512
 20%
American Indian00
Asian39
 200%
Hispanic3647
 30.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White826680
 17.7%
Two or More Races5855
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dartmouth Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 804 students attended Dartmouth Middle.

Students who attend Dartmouth Middle usually go on to attend Dartmouth High

Students at Dartmouth Middle are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Dartmouth Middle ranks 108th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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