Charles S Pierce Middle School vs. Dedham Middle School
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School Overview
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Dedham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Overview
Serving 1,002 students in grades 6-8, Charles S Pierce Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 555 students in grades 6-8, Dedham Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,002 students
555 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
60 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#500 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#779 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
340
190
Grade 7 Students
338
181
Grade 8 Students
324
184
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
10%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
21%
% Black
14%
10%
% White
63%
61%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%