Dighton Middle School

www.drregional.org

355 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Dighton Middle School, located at 1250R Somerset Avenue in Dighton, Massachusetts, is a key component of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District. Serving students in the middle grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to the high school level, emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and foundational knowledge across core subjects.

Beyond the classroom, the school aims to create a supportive community culture that encourages student participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs. By leveraging the resources of the regional district, Dighton Middle School strives to provide equitable learning opportunities and personalized attention to its diverse student body. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, faculty directories, or district news, the official website at [http://www.drregional.org](http://www.drregional.org) serves as the primary portal for communication and engagement.

355

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dighton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	23
Black	9
Asian	5
Two or More	15

White
303 (85.4%)
Hispanic
23 (6.5%)
Two or More
15 (4.2%)
Black
9 (2.5%)
Asian
5 (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:	Dighton-Rehoboth
Phone:	(508)669-4200
Website:	http://www.drregional.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 76

Grade 6 89

Grade 7 98

Grade 8 92