Dighton Middle School

Summary:

Dighton Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Dighton-Rehoboth school district, with a student population of 366. The school has shown strong academic performance, particularly in science, with 49.41% of students proficient or better on the MCAS Next Generation Science assessment, outperforming the district and state averages.

Dighton Middle School has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 65th out of 469 Massachusetts middle schools in 2023-2024. This suggests the school may have access to more resources and support compared to schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students. The school has also shown strong performance for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and low socioeconomic status students, both of which ranked in the top 69th and 65th percentiles, respectively, among Massachusetts middle schools.

While Dighton Middle School's performance is generally stronger than some nearby schools, such as Raynham Middle School and Dorothy L. Beckwith, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Freetown-Lakeville Middle School and Berkley Middle School. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting the need for a more consistent approach to maintain and improve its academic standing, as well as a focus on addressing disparities in student outcomes among different subgroups.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1250R Somerset Avenue
       Dighton, MA  02715-1231


(508) 669-4200

District: Dighton-Rehoboth

SchoolDigger Rank:
191st of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,776 Help


Students who attend Dighton Middle School usually attend:

High:    Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School

Feeder schools for Dighton Middle School:

Elementary:    Dighton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  366

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Hispanic:
5.7%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dighton Middle School ranks better than 61.3% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.4%), Hispanic (5.7%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dighton Middle School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dighton Middle School is $15,776.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dighton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dighton Middle School 191st of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Dighton Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dighton-Rehoboth:

SchoolDigger ranks Dighton-Rehoboth 176th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dighton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Dighton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 51.71 175th 339 48.4%
2004 54.64 167th 344 51.5%
2005 54.08 175th 356 50.8%
2006 46.18 240th 399 39.8%
2007 53.55 210th 399 47.4%
2008 58.52 181st 407 55.5%
2009 65.75 144th 409 64.8%
2010 58.51 186th 434 57.1%
2011 60.03 184th 449 59.0%
2012 62.09 186th 455 59.1%
2013 51.06 235th 455 48.4%
2014 58.87 193rd 455 57.6%
2015 54.62 201st 441 54.4%
2016 44.43 274th 482 43.2%
2017 53.38 226th 487 53.6%
2018 52.42 225th 484 53.5%
2019 48.55 262nd 498 47.4%
2021 45.43 261st 501 47.9%
2022 66.02 150th 497 69.8%
2023 65.67 153rd 501 69.5%
2024 57.12 191st 493 61.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dighton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.42 161st 467 65.5%
2019 48.57 231st 484 52.3%
2021 52.61 191st 489 60.9%
2022 49.11 218th 503 56.7%
2023 44.33 198th 444 55.4%
2024 43.76 195th 441 55.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dighton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.30 148th 438 66.2%
2019 56.11 179th 452 60.4%
2021 63.31 127th 462 72.5%
2022 61.24 147th 489 69.9%
2023 66.16 123rd 481 74.4%
2024 75.78 65th 469 86.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Dighton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.32 189th 463 59.2%
2019 58.39 201st 478 57.9%
2021 46.11 245th 483 49.3%
2022 62.68 161st 494 67.4%
2023 66.95 142nd 489 71.0%
2024 60.40 180th 481 62.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dighton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.96 97th 417 76.7%
2019 54.71 136th 424 67.9%
2021 48.58 167th 431 61.3%
2022 34.72 262nd 445 41.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Dighton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.13 249th 466 46.6%
2019 39.96 294th 478 38.5%
2021 44.60 252nd 485 48.0%
2022 67.10 139th 497 72.0%
2023 61.52 173rd 489 64.6%
2024 52.95 196th 483 59.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Dighton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.93 267th 491 45.6%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Dighton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.66 137th 339 59.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dighton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.70 69th 378 81.7%
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Rank History for White students at Dighton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.43 242nd 395 38.7%
2019 37.05 258th 396 34.8%
2021 37.50 249th 401 37.9%
2022 56.85 152nd 404 62.4%
2023 52.96 173rd 403 57.1%
2024 38.68 225th 392 42.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Dighton Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 308 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1995 337 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1996 337 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1997 364 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1998 378 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1999 375 10 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2000 369 8 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 386
2001 365 4 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 381
2002 399 4 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 415
2003 399 4 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 415
2004 410 2 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2005 432 2 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2006 443 1 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 450
2007 431 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 5 439
2008 440 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 6 452
2009 396 5 1 6 0 0 6 0 414
2010 386 5 2 10 0 0 9 0 412
2011 388 4 4 16 0 0 9 0 421
2012 371 3 6 9 0 0 12 0 401
2013 369 2 8 11 0 0 13 0 403
2014 364 2 7 9 0 0 14 0 396
2015 345 3 7 9 0 0 7 0 371
2016 354 4 7 11 0 0 7 0 383
2017 362 4 3 15 0 0 12 0 396
2018 346 6 5 19 0 0 16 0 392
2019 369 6 4 19 0 0 17 0 415
2020 358 8 4 19 0 0 17 0 406
2021 322 8 5 22 0 0 19 0 376
2022 328 13 6 19 0 0 20 0 386
2023 309 13 6 21 0 0 16 1 366

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 Dighton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 310 n/a n/a n/a
1995 341 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 341 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 372 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 387 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 387 n/a 0.0 0
2000 386 n/a 0.0 11.1
2001 381 n/a 0.0 11.8
2002 415 n/a n/a 11.1
2003 415 n/a n/a 11.1
2004 419 28.5 14.7 6.2
2005 439 29.5 14.9 5.7
2006 450 28.8 15.6 5.8
2007 439 30.0 14.6 8.8
2008 452 31.8 14.2 10.1
2009 414 29.9 13.8 14.3
2010 412 29.2 14.0 14.3
2011 421 30.0 14.0 14.7
2012 401 29.0 13.8 19
2013 403 28.4 14.1 20.6
2014 396 28.8 13.7 17.7
2015 371 30.0 12.3 20.2
2016 383 29.0 13.2 n/a
2017 396 28.4 13.8 n/a
2018 392 29.2 13.4 n/a
2019 415 31.6 13.1 n/a
2020 406 27.8 14.5 n/a
2021 376 29.8 12.6 n/a
2022 386 29.8 12.9 n/a
2023 366 28.7 12.7 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 Dighton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 310 n/a n/a n/a
1995 341 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 341 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 372 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 387 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 387 n/a 0.0 0
2000 386 n/a 0.0 11.1
2001 381 n/a 0.0 11.8
2002 415 n/a n/a 11.1
2003 415 n/a n/a 11.1
2004 419 28.5 14.7 6.2
2005 439 29.5 14.9 5.7
2006 450 28.8 15.6 5.8
2007 439 30.0 14.6 8.8
2008 452 31.8 14.2 10.1
2009 414 29.9 13.8 14.3
2010 412 29.2 14.0 14.3
2011 421 30.0 14.0 14.7
2012 401 29.0 13.8 19
2013 403 28.4 14.1 20.6
2014 396 28.8 13.7 17.7
2015 371 30.0 12.3 20.2
2016 383 29.0 13.2 n/a
2017 396 28.4 13.8 n/a
2018 392 29.2 13.4 n/a
2019 415 31.6 13.1 n/a
2020 406 27.8 14.5 n/a
2021 376 29.8 12.6 n/a
2022 386 29.8 12.9 n/a
2023 366 28.7 12.7 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 Dighton Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $205 (1.5%) $13,164 (98.5%) $13,369
2020 $366 (2.6%) $13,726 (97.4%) $14,092
2021 $576 (3.7%) $15,200 (96.3%) $15,776

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dighton Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 262nd of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 153rd of 501 Middle schools
 22.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton Middle School)5245.7
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton-Rehoboth)4642.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dighton Middle School)6037.2
 22.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dighton-Rehoboth)5438
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Dighton Middle School)5653.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Dighton-Rehoboth)5246.2
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton Middle School)5346.8
 6.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton-Rehoboth)5442.8
 11.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dighton Middle School)2937.2
 8.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dighton-Rehoboth)4940.7
 8.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton Middle School)5641
 15%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton-Rehoboth)4935.7
 13.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dighton Middle School)5943.4
 15.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dighton-Rehoboth)5341.4
 11.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton Middle School)4054.4
 14.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton-Rehoboth)5448
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dighton Middle School)3551.1
 16.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dighton-Rehoboth)4546.1
 1.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Dighton Middle School)4752.2
 5.2%
   8th Grade Science (Dighton-Rehoboth)4848.2
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dighton Middle School)5047.1
 2.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Dighton-Rehoboth)5241.8
 10.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Dighton Middle School)4642.1
 3.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Dighton-Rehoboth)5142.5
 8.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Dighton Middle School)5152.7
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Dighton-Rehoboth)5047.1
 2.9%
   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 Students415366
 11.8%
African American613
 116.7%
American Indian00
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic1921
 10.5%
Pacific Islander00
White369309
 16.3%
Two or More Races1716
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dighton Middle School

Dighton Middle School ranks 191st of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Dighton Middle School usually go on to attend Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School

Students at Dighton Middle School are 84% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 366 students attended Dighton Middle School.


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