Charlton Middle School

cms.dcrsd.org/

631 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Charlton Middle School, located at 2 Oxford Road in Charlton, Massachusetts, serves as a key educational institution within the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic instruction with the social and emotional development necessary for students navigating their middle school years. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.

Beyond the classroom, Charlton Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, the school provides students with opportunities to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful relationships with their peers. Supported by a committed faculty and an active school district, Charlton Middle School strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

631

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charlton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	520
Hispanic	64
Black	11
Asian	2
Two or More	33

White
520 (82.5%)
Hispanic
64 (10.2%)
Two or More
33 (5.2%)
Black
11 (1.7%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Dudley-Charlton Reg
Phone:	(508)248-1423
Website:	http://cms.dcrsd.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 152

Grade 6 163

Grade 7 161

Grade 8 155

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Charlton Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 5	152
Grade 6	163
Grade 7	161
Grade 8	155

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Charlton Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	290	46%
Male	340	53.9%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

Middle School 7th - 8th