Dedham Middle School

70 Whiting Avenue
Dedham, MA 02026

www.dedham.k12.ma.us

540 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

540

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dedham Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	111
Black	50
Asian	13
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
336 (62.2 %)
Hispanic
111 (20.6 %)
Black
50 (9.3 %)
Two or More
29 (5.4 %)
Asian
13 (2.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dedham
Phone:	(781)310-7000
Website:	http://www.dedham.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 178

Grade 7 164

Grade 8 198