Dodd Middle School

622 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

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.

622

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dodd Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	464
Hispanic	46
Black	29
Asian	63
Two or More	20

White
464 (74.6 %)
Asian
63 (10.1 %)
Hispanic
46 (7.4 %)
Black
29 (4.7 %)
Two or More
20 (3.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cheshire School District
Phone:	(203)272-3249
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	622
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 317

Grade 8 305