Serving 543 students in grades 6-8, Dedham Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 543 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Dedham Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dedham Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Dedham Middle School?
543 students attend Dedham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dedham Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dedham Middle School?
Dedham Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dedham Middle School offer ?
Dedham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dedham Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 543 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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