Duxbury Middle

www.duxbury.k12.ma.us/o/dms

599 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Duxbury Middle School, located at 71 Alden Street in Duxbury, Massachusetts, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as a core part of the Duxbury Public Schools district. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered environment that focuses on the transition from elementary to high school. By providing a diverse array of core subjects alongside robust elective offerings, the school aims to foster intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth during the formative middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, Duxbury Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education through extracurricular activities, athletics, and community involvement. The school community prides itself on maintaining high standards for student conduct and academic achievement, often supported by active parent and community partnerships. With a focus on preparing students for the rigors of Duxbury High School, the middle school strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and supportive culture that encourages students to discover their personal strengths and interests.

599

Total Students

54.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Duxbury Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	556
Hispanic	17
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
556 (92.8%)
Hispanic
17 (2.8%)
Two or More
17 (2.8%)
Black
4 (0.7%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Duxbury
Phone:	(781)934-7640
Website:	http://www.duxbury.k12.ma.us/o/dms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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 6 196

Grade 7 203

Grade 8 200