Serving 462 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 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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 0.35, 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.
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?
462 students attend Doherty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Doherty Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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