Dorothy L Beckwith

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Dorothy L Beckwith is a public middle school located in Rehoboth, MA, serving 446 students in grades 5-8. It is part of the Dighton-Rehoboth school district, which is ranked 176 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Dorothy L Beckwith's academic performance, as measured by MCAS proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, the school's performance in science is relatively stronger, with the 5th grade science proficiency rate being on par with the district average. However, the school's ranking has declined from 163 out of 484 MA middle schools in 2017-2018 to 220 out of 493 in 2023-2024, indicating a concerning trend in academic achievement. Additionally, the school's performance is weaker for certain student subgroups, such as White students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to ensure equitable outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Berkley Middle School, Somerset Middle School, and Dighton Middle School, Dorothy L Beckwith generally performs below the average in academic proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts and mathematics. However, the school's performance in science is more competitive, with proficiency rates closer to or even exceeding the nearby schools and state averages.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 330R Winthrop Street
       Rehoboth, MA  02769-1898


(508) 252-5080

District: Dighton-Rehoboth

SchoolDigger Rank:
220th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,491 Help


Students who attend Dorothy L Beckwith usually attend:

High:    Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School

Feeder schools for Dorothy L Beckwith:

Elementary:    Palmer River

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  446

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.7% Help


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Compare Details Dorothy L Beckwith ranks better than 55.4% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dorothy L Beckwith is $15,491.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dorothy L Beckwith:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorothy L Beckwith 220th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Dorothy L Beckwith in the ranking list.)

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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 Dorothy L Beckwith

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Rank History for all students at Dorothy L Beckwith

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.18 149th 339 56.0%
2004 58.08 152nd 344 55.8%
2005 48.06 196th 356 44.9%
2006 51.67 216th 399 45.9%
2007 59.15 180th 399 54.9%
2008 62.32 162nd 407 60.2%
2009 62.62 162nd 409 60.4%
2010 60.26 177th 434 59.2%
2011 61.56 177th 449 60.6%
2012 64.85 169th 455 62.9%
2013 62.12 175th 455 61.5%
2014 59.58 189th 455 58.5%
2015 54.07 203rd 441 54.0%
2016 42.99 278th 482 42.3%
2017 62.73 173rd 487 64.5%
2018 63.23 163rd 484 66.3%
2019 63.44 171st 498 65.7%
2021 56.61 195th 501 61.1%
2022 49.87 223rd 497 55.1%
2023 55.87 198th 501 60.5%
2024 50.45 220th 493 55.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dorothy L Beckwith

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.20 303rd 467 35.1%
2019 31.49 360th 484 25.6%
2021 32.64 338th 489 30.9%
2022 42.68 268th 503 46.7%
2023 39.49 231st 444 48.0%
2024 35.59 246th 441 44.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dorothy L Beckwith

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.45 171st 438 61.0%
2019 43.57 260th 452 42.5%
2021 31.48 332nd 462 28.1%
2022 56.80 167th 489 65.8%
2023 58.80 172nd 481 64.2%
2024 32.30 323rd 469 31.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Dorothy L Beckwith

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.61 151st 463 67.4%
2019 67.21 153rd 478 68.0%
2021 55.74 195th 483 59.6%
2022 48.72 232nd 494 53.0%
2023 56.20 191st 489 60.9%
2024 47.56 230th 481 52.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dorothy L Beckwith

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.59 304th 417 27.1%
2019 34.05 260th 424 38.7%
2021 56.83 116th 431 73.1%
2022 55.14 140th 445 68.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Dorothy L Beckwith

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.88 192nd 466 58.8%
2019 54.56 202nd 478 57.7%
2021 55.13 200th 485 58.8%
2022 49.77 226th 497 54.5%
2023 53.45 205th 489 58.1%
2024 51.95 204th 483 57.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Dorothy L Beckwith

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.01 180th 491 63.3%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Dorothy L Beckwith

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.61 155th 339 54.3%
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Rank History for White students at Dorothy L Beckwith

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.56 183rd 395 53.7%
2019 47.04 206th 396 48.0%
2021 41.94 222nd 401 44.6%
2022 34.12 262nd 404 35.1%
2023 39.40 228th 403 43.4%
2024 32.85 257th 392 34.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Dorothy L Beckwith

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 479 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1989 488 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1990 515 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1991 542 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1992 546 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1993 582 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1994 571 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1995 587 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1996 587 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1997 584 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1998 601 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1999 611 8 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2000 626 4 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2001 649 2 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2002 685 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2003 685 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2004 651 5 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 666
2005 614 4 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2006 598 3 6 8 3 n/a n/a 11 629
2007 582 4 6 10 0 n/a n/a 17 619
2008 575 6 5 13 0 n/a n/a 16 615
2009 568 5 5 14 0 0 19 0 611
2010 539 6 8 19 1 0 17 0 590
2011 561 6 6 19 1 0 21 0 614
2012 593 2 4 17 1 0 16 0 633
2013 570 3 4 19 1 0 11 0 608
2014 546 6 3 26 0 0 16 0 597
2015 544 8 4 27 0 0 10 0 593
2016 534 5 5 25 0 0 9 0 578
2017 528 3 5 23 1 0 15 0 575
2018 539 1 6 19 1 0 17 0 583
2019 523 2 6 25 1 0 22 0 579
2020 486 7 8 22 1 0 21 0 545
2021 435 7 7 19 1 0 16 0 485
2022 409 10 9 17 2 0 15 0 462
2023 388 7 8 20 1 0 20 2 446

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 Dorothy L Beckwith

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 485 n/a n/a n/a
1989 490 n/a n/a n/a
1990 519 n/a n/a n/a
1991 549 n/a n/a n/a
1992 555 n/a n/a n/a
1993 588 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 577 n/a n/a n/a
1995 590 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 590 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 587 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 608 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 621 n/a 0.0 0
2000 635 n/a 0.0 2.7
2001 656 n/a 0.0 3.5
2002 691 n/a n/a 4.1
2003 691 n/a n/a 4.1
2004 666 41.7 16.0 3.8
2005 628 40.3 15.6 4.1
2006 629 41.7 15.1 4.9
2007 619 40.0 15.5 7.1
2008 615 38.3 16.1 8
2009 611 39.0 15.7 9
2010 590 42.5 13.8 11.2
2011 614 40.5 15.1 13.2
2012 633 41.9 15.0 14.5
2013 608 42.1 14.4 16.3
2014 597 43.3 13.7 16.9
2015 593 47.0 12.6 18.7
2016 578 45.0 12.8 n/a
2017 575 42.9 13.4 n/a
2018 583 44.2 13.1 n/a
2019 579 43.6 13.2 n/a
2020 545 41.4 13.1 n/a
2021 485 40.0 12.1 n/a
2022 462 42.0 11.0 n/a
2023 446 42.6 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 Dorothy L Beckwith

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 485 n/a n/a n/a
1989 490 n/a n/a n/a
1990 519 n/a n/a n/a
1991 549 n/a n/a n/a
1992 555 n/a n/a n/a
1993 588 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 577 n/a n/a n/a
1995 590 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 590 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 587 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 608 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 621 n/a 0.0 0
2000 635 n/a 0.0 2.7
2001 656 n/a 0.0 3.5
2002 691 n/a n/a 4.1
2003 691 n/a n/a 4.1
2004 666 41.7 16.0 3.8
2005 628 40.3 15.6 4.1
2006 629 41.7 15.1 4.9
2007 619 40.0 15.5 7.1
2008 615 38.3 16.1 8
2009 611 39.0 15.7 9
2010 590 42.5 13.8 11.2
2011 614 40.5 15.1 13.2
2012 633 41.9 15.0 14.5
2013 608 42.1 14.4 16.3
2014 597 43.3 13.7 16.9
2015 593 47.0 12.6 18.7
2016 578 45.0 12.8 n/a
2017 575 42.9 13.4 n/a
2018 583 44.2 13.1 n/a
2019 579 43.6 13.2 n/a
2020 545 41.4 13.1 n/a
2021 485 40.0 12.1 n/a
2022 462 42.0 11.0 n/a
2023 446 42.6 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dorothy L Beckwith

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $306 (2.4%) $12,613 (97.6%) $12,919
2020 $256 (1.9%) $13,429 (98.1%) $13,685
2021 $710 (4.6%) $14,781 (95.4%) $15,491

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dorothy L Beckwith

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 171st of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 198th of 501 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dorothy L Beckwith)4240.6
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton-Rehoboth)4642.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dorothy L Beckwith)4939.3
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dighton-Rehoboth)5438
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Dorothy L Beckwith)5041.1
 8.9%
   5th Grade Science (Dighton-Rehoboth)5246.2
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dorothy L Beckwith)5740
 17%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton-Rehoboth)5442.8
 11.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dorothy L Beckwith)6443.7
 20.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dighton-Rehoboth)4940.7
 8.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dorothy L Beckwith)4432.4
 11.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton-Rehoboth)4935.7
 13.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dorothy L Beckwith)5041.7
 8.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dighton-Rehoboth)5341.4
 11.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dorothy L Beckwith)6543.1
 21.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton-Rehoboth)5448
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dorothy L Beckwith)5342.4
 10.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dighton-Rehoboth)4546.1
 1.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Dorothy L Beckwith)4945.5
 3.5%
   8th Grade Science (Dighton-Rehoboth)4848.2
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dorothy L Beckwith)5239
 13%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Dighton-Rehoboth)5241.8
 10.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Dorothy L Beckwith)5441.8
 12.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Dighton-Rehoboth)5142.5
 8.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Dorothy L Beckwith)4943.2
 5.8%
   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 Students579446
 23%
African American27
 250%
American Indian11
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic2520
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White523388
 25.8%
Two or More Races2220
 9.1%


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Students at Dorothy L Beckwith are 87% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 446 students attended Dorothy L Beckwith.

Dorothy L Beckwith ranks 220th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Dorothy L Beckwith usually go on to attend Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School


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