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Best Middle Schools in Dorchester, Massachusetts
Compare 16 middle schools in Dorchester. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
16
Middle Schools
Public & Charter Schools
14,279
Total Students
Across Dorchester
10.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
16 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score17%
ELA Assessment Score20%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)15 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 855 students at Murphy K-8 School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
About Middle Schools in Dorchester
Dorchester, Massachusetts offers 16 middle schools providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school. These schools focus on bridging foundational learning with advanced academic preparation.
Murphy K-8 School
publicmiddlePK-8
1 Worrell Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
4.2
Rating
Students
855
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
41%
Everett Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
71 Pleasant Street, Dorchester, MA 02125
3.5
Rating
Students
288
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Conservatory Lab Charter School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
395 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125
2.9
Rating
Students
454
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
20%
Kenny Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
19 Oakton Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122
2.5
Rating
Students
329
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Mather Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
24 Parish Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
2.5
Rating
Students
473
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
27%
Winthrop Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
35 Brookford Street, Dorchester, MA 02125
2
Rating
Students
226
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
22%
Shaw-Taylor Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
429 Norfolk Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
2
Rating
Students
528
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
Dever Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
325 Mt Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125
1.7
Rating
Students
445
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
22%
Holmes Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
40 School Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
1.7
Rating
Students
283
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Clap Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
35 Harvest Street, Dorchester, MA 02125
1.5
Rating
Students
140
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
15%
Trotter Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
135 Humboldt Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121
1.2
Rating
Students
352
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
King Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
77 Lawrence Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121
1.2
Rating
Students
464
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
6%
Lee K-8 School
publicmiddlePK-8
155 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124
1
Rating
Students
551
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
3%
Up Academy Holland
publicmiddlePK-6
85 Olney Street, Dorchester, MA 02121
1
Rating
Students
641
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
9%
Frederick Pilot Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
270 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02121
1
Rating
Students
215
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
5%
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
publicmiddlePK-8
189 Glenway Street, Dorchester, MA 02121
1
Rating
Students
357
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many middle schools are in Dorchester, Massachusetts?
There are several middle schools in Dorchester, providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school with comprehensive academic programs.
What is the best middle school in Dorchester?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated middle schools in Dorchester include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all middle schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Dorchester?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Dorchester is 10.8:1.