DEDHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dedham Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Dedham school district, located in Dedham, MA with about 603 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 68 teachers, Dedham Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Dedham Middle School, located at 70 Whiting Avenue in Dedham, Massachusetts, serves as a vital component of the Dedham Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students transitioning from elementary school to high school. By providing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to challenge students intellectually while preparing them for the demands of secondary education and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Dedham Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which are designed to help students discover their interests, build meaningful relationships, and develop essential leadership skills. Through a supportive faculty and an inclusive school culture, Dedham Middle School strives to create a safe and productive learning space where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

For more information, contact Dedham Middle School at (781) 310-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

70 Whiting Avenue
Dedham, MA 02026
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DEDHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Dedham, MA with about 603 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dedham
Total Students:
603
Teachers:
68.99
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
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 603 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DEDHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
73.3%
Hispanic/Latino
14.9%
Black or African American
6.0%
Two or more races
3.0%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.