Dudley Middle School

dms.dcrsd.org/

540 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Dudley Middle School, located at 70 Dudley-Oxford Road in Dudley, Massachusetts, is a key component of the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and challenging academic environment. The facility is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, balancing rigorous core curriculum standards in subjects like math, science, English language arts, and social studies with opportunities for creative expression and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Dudley Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and character development. The school encourages active participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which aim to help students build social skills, leadership qualities, and lasting friendships. By integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining a focus on student well-being, the school strives to prepare its learners for the academic demands of high school while cultivating a positive and inclusive school culture for all students.

540

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dudley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	402
Hispanic	91
Black	25
Asian	4
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
402 (74.4%)
Hispanic
91 (16.9%)
Black
25 (4.6%)
Two or More
17 (3.1%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)943-2224
Website:	http://dms.dcrsd.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
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 5 119

Grade 6 136

Grade 7 146

Grade 8 139