DODD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dodd Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Cheshire School District school district, located in Cheshire, CT with about 783 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 61 teachers, Dodd Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dodd Middle School, located at 100 Park Place in Cheshire, Connecticut, serves as a central hub for the town's middle-grade students, typically covering grades 7 and 8. The school is known for being part of the Cheshire Public Schools district, which consistently ranks among the top-performing districts in the state. The academic culture at Dodd emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, fostering critical thinking and preparing students for the transition to Cheshire High School.

Beyond academics, Dodd Middle School places a significant focus on the social and emotional development of its students during their formative adolescent years. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, music programs, and student clubs, designed to encourage a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the faculty and staff work to ensure that all students have access to the resources needed to succeed both in the classroom and within the broader community.

For more information, contact Dodd Middle School at (203) 272-3249 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

100 Park Place
Cheshire, CT 06410-2145
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DODD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Cheshire, CT with about 783 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
783
Teachers:
61.45
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 783 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DODD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
77.7%
Asian
11.4%
Hispanic/Latino
6.5%
Black or African American
3.2%
Two or more races
1.3%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.