NORTH DORCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
North Dorchester Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Dorchester County Public Schools school district, located in Hurlock, MD with about 473 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 31 teachers, North Dorchester Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
North Dorchester Middle School (NDMS), located in Hurlock, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Dorchester County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and the transition toward adolescent independence. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, North Dorchester Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and enrichment programs. The school leverages its resources to encourage student participation in both competitive and collaborative settings, helping to cultivate essential life skills such as leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, families, and the local community, NDMS strives to maintain a safe and inclusive campus culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
For more information, contact North Dorchester Middle School at (410) 943-3322 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3322
http://www.ndms.dcpsmd.net
NORTH DORCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Hurlock, MD with about 473 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dorchester County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 473
- Teachers:
- 31.26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 473 students
- White
- 65.1%
- Black or African American
- 20.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.