Dartmouth School District
- 8 BUSH ST
- DARTMOUTH, MA 02748
- (508) 997-3391
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District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 85.2% | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $10,482 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.6 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,092 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 263 | - |
District Test Scores
MCAS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
High School - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 57.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 78.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 48.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 39.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 66.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 81.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 75.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 63.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 55.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 53.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 53.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 48.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 49.0% | |
Source: MA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,092 | 15.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 62 |
| Kindergarten Students | 227 |
| 1st Grade Students | 290 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 293 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 307 |
| 4th Grade Students | 305 |
| 5th Grade Students | 318 |
| 6th Grade Students | 334 |
| 7th Grade Students | 333 |
| 8th Grade Students | 380 |
| 9th Grade Students | 272 |
| 10th Grade Students | 287 |
| 11th Grade Students | 295 |
| 12th Grade Students | 314 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 111 |
| Hispanic | 68 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 70 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,694 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,067 |
| Female | 1,950 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 263 | 15.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 3 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 173 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 81 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 79 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 7 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 84 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 8 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 16 |
| School Administrators | 14 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 15 |
| Student Support Services | 25 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 7 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $49,141,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $29,192,000 | 59.4% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $27,794,000 | 56.6% |
| School Lunch | $609,000 | 1.2% |
| District Activity Receipts | $131,000 | 0.3% |
| Rents and Royalties | $61,000 | 0.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $597,000 | 1.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $17,793,000 | 36.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $9,429,000 | 19.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,910,000 | 3.9% |
| Transportation Programs | $794,000 | 1.6% |
| Other Programs | $373,000 | 0.8% |
| Non-Specified | $58,000 | 0.1% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $5,229,000 | 10.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,156,000 | 4.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $178,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $997,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $578,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Other | $119,000 | 0.2% |
| Direct - Other | $284,000 | 0.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $44,434,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $28,580,000 | 64.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $14,438,000 | 32.5% |
| Student Support | $3,385,000 | 6.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,399,000 | 2.8% |
| General Administration Support | $465,000 | 0.9% |
| School Administration Support | $1,850,000 | 3.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,171,000 | 8.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,019,000 | 4.1% |
| Other Support Services | $1,149,000 | 2.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,416,000 | 3.2% |
| Food Services | $1,348,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Services | $68,000 | 0.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 85.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 311 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 2 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 24 | 1.9% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Dartmouth School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 4,092
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 263
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| DARTMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
555 Bakerville Rd
Dartmouth, MA Public | 9-12 | 1,168 | 14.7 |  Review This School |
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| DARTMOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
366 Slocum Rd
North Dartmouth, MA Public | 6-8 | 1,047 | 14.7 |  2.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| GEORGE H POTTER SCHOOL | ||||
185 Cross Rd
North Dartmouth, MA Public | KG-5 | 484 | 17.1 |  4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| JAMES M. QUINN SCHOOL | ||||
529 Hawthorn St
Dartmouth, MA Public | PK-5 | 845 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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| JOSEPH DEMELLO SCHOOL | ||||
654 Dartmouth St
South Dartmouth, MA Public | KG-5 | 473 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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