Dorothy L Beckwith

www.drregional.org

479 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School, located in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District. Situated on Winthrop Street, the school functions as a key educational hub for the local community, emphasizing a transition from elementary to secondary education. The school's mission generally focuses on fostering academic growth, social responsibility, and the development of well-rounded students within a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a member of the Dighton-Rehoboth district, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while offering a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its middle-level learners. By prioritizing communication between faculty, students, and families, Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that prepares its students for the challenges and expectations of high school. More detailed information regarding specific programs, staff contact, and district policies can be found on the official school website.

479

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dorothy L Beckwith
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	26
Black	9
Asian	7
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
413 (86.2%)
Hispanic
26 (5.4%)
Two or More
23 (4.8%)
Black
9 (1.9%)
Asian
7 (1.5%)
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:	Dighton-Rehoboth
Phone:	(508)252-5080
Website:	http://www.drregional.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 5 116

Grade 6 129

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 122