Very Good
#300 of 990 schools in CT
Top 30% in state
Dodd Middle School
Middle School · Cheshire School District · Cheshire, CT
A Cheshire School District middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
100 Park Place, Cheshire, CT 06410
- Math 61% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dodd Middle School score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dodd Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average398/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cheshire), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$150,524
Median home value
$419,200
Median rent
$1,288/mo
College educated
62.2%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06410; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long River Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| James H. Moran Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Michael F. Wallace Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 4–8 | 4.3 mi | 1,048 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 662 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cheshire School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,269NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dodd Middle School is listed in Cheshire School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dodd Middle School
Dodd Middle School is a public middle school in Cheshire, CT, part of Cheshire School District, serving approximately 630 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dodd Middle School
What grades does Dodd Middle School serve?
Dodd Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Dodd Middle School?
Dodd Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodd Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodd Middle School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dodd Middle School rank in CT?
Dodd Middle School ranks #300 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Dodd Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dodd Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dodd Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dodd Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dodd Middle School a charter school?
No, Dodd Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dodd Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dodd Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dodd Middle School?
16.7% of students at Dodd Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 630
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (203) 272-3249
- Area population (ZIP 06410)
- 28,792
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06410; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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