Excellent
#331 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 18% in state
Dartmouth Middle
Middle School · Dartmouth · North Dartmouth, MA
A middle school in North Dartmouth, MA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
366 Slocum Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
- Math 58% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dartmouth Middle score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 57% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dartmouth Middle 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,665
Median home value
$460,400
Median rent
$1,384/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02747; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Sisters' SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 5–8 | 0.5 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Meeting Street/the Schwartz CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Keith Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 872 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dartmouth
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,799NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dartmouth Middle is listed in Dartmouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dartmouth Middle
Dartmouth Middle is a public middle school in North Dartmouth, MA, part of Dartmouth, serving approximately 787 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #331 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dartmouth Middle
What grades does Dartmouth Middle serve?
Dartmouth Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dartmouth Middle?
Dartmouth Middle has an enrollment of approximately 787 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dartmouth Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dartmouth Middle is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dartmouth Middle rank in MA?
Dartmouth Middle ranks #331 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Dartmouth Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Dartmouth Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Dartmouth Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dartmouth Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dartmouth Middle a charter school?
No, Dartmouth Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dartmouth Middle a Title I school?
No, Dartmouth Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 787
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (508) 997-9333
- Area population (ZIP 02747)
- 21,500
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 02747; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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