North Dorchester Middle School
415 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
415
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 258 |
| Hispanic | 38 |
| Black | 88 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 25 |
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White258 (62.2 %)
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Black88 (21.2 %)
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Hispanic38 (9.2 %)
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Two or More25 (6.0 %)
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Asian6 (1.4 %)
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: | Dorchester County Public Schools |
| Phone: | (410)943-3322 |
| Website: | http://dcps.k12.md.us/schools/middle-schools/north-dorchester-middle |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 415 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 30.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 231 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 29 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
123
Grade 7
140
Grade 8
152
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 123 |
| Grade 7 | 140 |
| Grade 8 | 152 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 208 | 50.1% |
| Male | 207 | 49.9% |