Groton Dunstable Regional Middle

Groton Dunstable Regional Middle serves 713 students in grades 5-8 in Groton, Massachusetts, earning recognition as one of the state's stronger performing middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranking 270th among Massachusetts' 1,796 schools, the school places in the 85th percentile statewide. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.3 to 1 with 63 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention.

Academic performance shows solid results, with 60% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and 56% meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics across all grade levels. Students come from an affluent community where the median household income reaches $186,750 and 63% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The low poverty rate of 4.5% reflects the area's economic stability, with median home values of $628,500 indicating a well-established residential community of over 11,000 residents.

The school benefits from its rural setting near town, providing students with a quieter learning environment while maintaining access to community resources and the educational advantages that come with serving families in this highly educated, economically stable region of Middlesex County.

Located in a rural area, Groton Dunstable Regional Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.