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Doherty Middle School

50 Bartlet Street
Andover, MA 01810
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 461 students in grades 6-8, Doherty Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher 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 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Doherty Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Doherty Middle School's student population of 461 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Doherty Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doherty Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#226 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Doherty Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Doherty Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Doherty Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Doherty Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Doherty Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Doherty Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Doherty Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Doherty Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Doherty Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Doherty Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Doherty Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Doherty Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Doherty Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doherty Middle School's ranking?
Doherty Middle School is ranked #226 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Doherty Middle School?
461 students attend Doherty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Doherty Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doherty Middle School?
Doherty Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Doherty Middle School offer ?
Doherty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Doherty Middle School part of?
Doherty Middle School is part of Andover School District.

School Reviews
5   2/6/2011
great school! best mcas scores
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Betha

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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