Very Good
#621 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 35% in state
Dighton Middle School
Middle School · Dighton-rehoboth · Dighton, MA
A Dighton-rehoboth middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1250R Somerset Avenue, Dighton, MA 02715
- Math 42% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dighton Middle School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 116 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dighton 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dighton), 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
$137,500
Median home value
$479,100
Median rent
$1,349/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
95.2%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02715; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–8 | 2.1 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Crystal Springs Inc.Private · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Dorothy L BeckwithEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 5–8 | Not available | 478 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dighton-rehoboth
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,484NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dighton Middle School is listed in Dighton-Rehoboth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dighton Middle School
Dighton Middle School is a public middle school in Dighton, MA, part of Dighton-rehoboth, serving approximately 367 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #621 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dighton Middle School
What grades does Dighton Middle School serve?
Dighton Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Dighton Middle School?
Dighton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dighton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dighton Middle School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dighton Middle School rank in MA?
Dighton Middle School ranks #621 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Dighton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dighton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Dighton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dighton Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dighton Middle School a charter school?
No, Dighton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dighton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dighton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (508) 669-4200
- Area population (ZIP 02715)
- 3,778
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 02715; 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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