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Dodd Middle School

Public Grades 7-8

13^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 258 Connecticut Middle Schools

Better than 95% of Connecticut middle schools

Summary

Dodd Middle School serves grades 7 through 8 in Cheshire, Connecticut, with an enrollment of 660 students, and is part of the highly ranked Cheshire School District. Dodd is currently ranked 13th out of 258 middle schools statewide, placing it in the top 5% of Connecticut middle schools. This strong position is the result of steady improvement, with Dodd climbing from a rank of 53rd a decade ago.

Academically, Dodd outperforms both the state average and nearly every nearby middle school. In 7th grade English language arts, 83.1% of Dodd students met proficiency, compared to 52.2% statewide and 75.6% at the next-closest competitor, John F. Kennedy Middle School in Southington. Eighth grade math tells a similar story: 71.2% proficient at Dodd versus 41.9% statewide and just 26.9% at Washington Middle School in Meriden. Even strong nearby schools like Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School and Long River Middle School trail Dodd in most subjects. Put simply, Dodd is in a different tier than its regional peers.

Dodd also stands out for keeping students engaged and supporting all learners. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 9.0% is nearly half the state average of 16.4%, a strong sign that students are showing up and staying involved. Remarkably, Dodd's students from low-income families rank #1 in Connecticut, an exceptional achievement for any school. Dodd achieves these results while spending $16,493 per pupil — less than several nearby schools that post far lower scores. For parents seeking a middle school with top-tier academics, strong engagement, and proven success across all student groups, Dodd is a clear standout.

660

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,852

Per pupil spending ?

18.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 Park Place
Cheshire, CT 06410

(203) 272-3249

District: Cheshire School District

Students who attend Dodd Middle School usually attend:

High:

Cheshire High School

Feeder schools for Dodd Middle School:

Elementary:	Chapman School
	Doolittle School
	Highland School
	Norton School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.3%

Asian:

9.2%

Hispanic:

9.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 86th percentile in 2016 → 95th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (77% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Connecticut middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school77%

District avg77%

Connecticut avg48%

13^th of 258

Connecticut public middle schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 14% (2016) to top 5% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

17^th of 153Cheshire School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	91.7	13 of 258	95.0%	★★★★★
2025	92.2	13 of 252	94.8%	★★★★★
2024	87.5	27 of 250	89.2%	★★★★☆
2023	87.7	26 of 249	89.6%	★★★★☆
2022	85.7	36 of 250	85.6%	★★★★☆
2021	91.6	18 of 275	93.5%	★★★★★
2019	89.4	21 of 259	91.9%	★★★★★
2018	82.5	43 of 249	82.7%	★★★★☆
2017	80.0	53 of 250	78.8%	★★★★☆
2016	83.7	35 of 246	85.8%	★★★★☆
2015	88.4	20 of 280	92.9%	★★★★★
2013	80.0	35 of 278	87.4%	★★★★☆
2012	80.8	26 of 272	90.4%	★★★★★
2011	79.8	37 of 269	86.2%	★★★★☆
2010	82.6	20 of 268	92.5%	★★★★★
2009	81.1	25 of 255	90.2%	★★★★★
2008	81.4	26 of 252	89.7%	★★★★★
2007	80.5	28 of 250	88.8%	★★★★☆
2006	81.1	29 of 248	88.3%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	44.5	9 of 13	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	72.7	2 of 11	81.8%	★★★★★
2024	63.1	6 of 12	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.4	10 of 13	23.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	63.4	12 of 27	55.6%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	58.9	36 of 104	65.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	90.0	9 of 164	94.5%	★★★★★
2025	90.3	9 of 164	94.5%	★★★★★
2024	83.3	23 of 161	85.7%	★★★★☆
2023	83.3	24 of 160	85.0%	★★★★☆
2022	81.7	30 of 166	81.9%	★★★★☆
2021	91.7	12 of 235	94.9%	★★★★★
2019	82.8	20 of 169	88.2%	★★★★☆
2018	76.0	39 of 160	75.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2024	96.5	3 of 104	97.1%	★★★★★
2021	95.0	6 of 146	95.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	97.6	1 of 112	99.1%	★★★★★
2025	96.6	3 of 117	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	92.4	3 of 114	97.4%	★★★★★
2023	98.4	1 of 109	99.1%	★★★★★
2022	97.0	2 of 106	98.1%	★★★★★
2021	91.7	9 of 218	95.9%	★★★★★
2019	83.6	14 of 104	86.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	86.0	16 of 164	90.2%	★★★★★
2025	87.6	14 of 162	91.4%	★★★★★
2024	83.6	22 of 157	86.0%	★★★★☆
2023	84.9	19 of 158	88.0%	★★★★☆
2022	82.8	27 of 169	84.0%	★★★★☆
2021	87.8	23 of 224	89.7%	★★★★★
2019	86.9	15 of 167	91.0%	★★★★★
2018	78.8	37 of 164	77.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	80.3	7 of 36	80.6%	★★★★☆
2024	63.9	9 of 22	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.5	9 of 20	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	82.6	22 of 244	91.0%	★★★★★
2019	75.2	4 of 25	84.0%	★★★★☆
2018	75.4	5 of 23	78.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	84.7	15 of 150	90.0%	★★★★★
2025	84.4	13 of 153	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	74.6	31 of 154	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	74.2	35 of 158	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	65.5	52 of 151	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	82.8	21 of 175	88.0%	★★★★☆
2019	83.3	20 of 166	88.0%	★★★★☆
2018	69.5	52 of 168	69.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)99th percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2024)97th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)95th percentile~ school

Male (2026)90th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)90th percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2026)81st percentile-14 vs school

Disabled (2021)65th percentile-28 vs school

Asian (2026)31st percentile-64 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts80%+28 vs state

Science77%+26 vs state

Mathematics74%+31 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)		SBAC English Language Arts (2026)					SBAC Mathematics (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Dodd Middle School	Public	7-8	100 Park Place	Cheshire	06410	Capitol Planning Region	Cheshire School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 272-3249	660	53	12.5	18.3%	477 (72.3%)	24 (3.6%)	61 (9.2%)	61 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.6%)	91.7	13^th of 258 public middle schools	95.0%		92.2	13^th of 252 public middle schools	94.8%			77.2				83.1	76.3				75.9	71.2	$19,852
Long River Middle School	Public	6-8	38 Columbia Ave.	Prospect	06712	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 16	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 758-4421	434	39	11.1	29.7%	342 (78.8%)	20 (4.6%)	55 (12.7%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	80.3	49^th of 258 public middle schools	81.0%		75.7	60^th of 252 public middle schools	76.2%	11		71.7			54.6	73.7	71.9			64.5	59.0	64.7	$21,126
James H. Moran Middle School	Public	6-8	141 Hope Hill Road	Wallingford	06492	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Wallingford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 741-2900	531	55	9.6	34.7%	359 (67.6%)	9 (1.7%)	121 (22.8%)	26 (4.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.6%)	54.9	118^th of 258 public middle schools	54.3%		46.9	125^th of 252 public middle schools	50.4%	7		52.8			56.6	51.9	49.1			38.1	49.2	47.5	$22,396
Michael F. Wallace Middle School	Public	4-8	3465 East Main St.	Waterbury	06705	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8140	1,059	93	11.4	85.9%	104 (9.8%)	240 (22.7%)	647 (61.1%)	24 (2.3%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.7%)	18.1	194^th of 258 public middle schools	24.8%		18.8	191^st of 252 public middle schools	24.2%	3	510.0	32.1	65.0	2557.0	31.6	32.9	36.8	2484.0	2527.0	16.3	17.7	14.5	$20,172
Lincoln Middle School	Public	6-8	164 Centennial Ave.	Meriden	06450	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Meriden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 238-2381	684	45	15.0	78.5%	117 (17.1%)	62 (9.1%)	464 (67.8%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.1%)	37.3	149^th of 258 public middle schools	42.2%		30	159^th of 252 public middle schools	36.9%	10		36.0			47.3	39.8	42.7			43.3	36.1	30.2	$15,818
Tyrrell Middle School	Public	6-8	500 Todd Rd.	Wolcott	06716	Capitol Planning Region	Wolcott School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 879-8151	498	54	9.2	35.7%	355 (71.3%)	20 (4.0%)	99 (19.9%)	13 (2.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	68.3	88^th of 258 public middle schools	65.9%		71.9	79^th of 252 public middle schools	68.7%	9		54.4			58.6	63.1	68.3			49.3	51.0	54.0	$20,849
John F. Kennedy Middle School	Public	6-8	1071 South Main St.	Plantsville	06479	Capitol Planning Region	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3275	659	54	12.2	26.1%	474 (71.9%)	19 (2.9%)	89 (13.5%)	38 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (5.8%)	86.1	33^rd of 258 public middle schools	87.2%		81.5	48^th of 252 public middle schools	81.0%	15		76.9			68.6	75.6	67.9			68.9	70.1	64.7	$21,072
City Hill Middle School	Public	7-8	441 City Hill St.	Naugatuck	06770	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5246	614	49	12.5	58.8%	227 (37.0%)	81 (13.2%)	263 (42.8%)	11 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.9%)	36.2	153^rd of 258 public middle schools	40.7%		30.9	155^th of 252 public middle schools	38.5%	2		43.8				46.3	41.1				34.4	26.8	$18,949
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School	Public	6-8	106 Pond Hill Road	Wallingford	06492	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Wallingford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 294-3700	593	54	10.9	35.4%	396 (66.8%)	5 (0.8%)	132 (22.3%)	29 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.2%)	59.4	103^rd of 258 public middle schools	60.1%		51.2	120^th of 252 public middle schools	52.4%	17		64.4			55.9	57.1	54.6			41.0	42.9	46.4	$22,231
Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	1225 North Broad St.	Meriden	06450	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Meriden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 235-6606	536	39	13.6	86.4%	97 (18.1%)	76 (14.2%)	331 (61.8%)	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	27.7	169^th of 258 public middle schools	34.5%		25.4	169^th of 252 public middle schools	32.9%			33.3			41.7	34.6	40.2			30.6	26.6	26.9	$17,920

Frequently Asked Questions about Dodd Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Dodd Middle School?

Students at Dodd Middle School are 72% White, 9% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What district is Dodd Middle School in?

Cheshire School District

How many students attend Dodd Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 660 students attended Dodd Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Dodd Middle School attend?

Students who attend Dodd Middle School usually go on to attend Cheshire High School

Is Dodd Middle School a good school?

Yes. Dodd Middle School ranks in the top 5.0% of Connecticut middle schools.

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