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Dodd Middle School

100 Park Place, Cheshire, CT 06410Cheshire School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
622
Students
Total enrolled
$24,479
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 71% vs nat'l
11.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 26% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 622 students in grades 07–08 in Cheshire, Connecticut.
71% above average funding
District spends $24,479 per pupil, 71% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Dodd Middle School is a large middle in Cheshire, Connecticut, serving grades 07–08 with 622 students. The district invests $24,479 per student — 71% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Dodd Middle School

622
Total Students
11.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
55
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution330 male · 292 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 99 students
Student Composition
10%
75%
Asian10%
White75%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black5%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 090075000125

Academic Outcomes at Dodd Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 78th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 06410

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,479Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$24,479
State avg
$28,931
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,771
Student Support$4,651
Administration$2,937
Operations$3,672
Other$2,448
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $24,479 spent per student, an estimated $10,844 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
24%
73%
State government
23.7%
Local (property tax)
72.5%
Federal programs
3.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $24,479/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Highland SchoolDoolittle SchoolNorton SchoolChapman School
+1 more
↓
High School
Cheshire High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyNaugatuck Valley Planning Region
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCheshire School District →
Phone: (203)272-3249
NCES ID: 090075000125
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Cheshire seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Cheshire School District
High
Cheshire High School
1,239 students · 09–12
● 50 opp16% FRL
Elem
Highland School
818 students · KG–06
● 50 opp15% FRL
Elem
Doolittle School
518 students · KG–06
● 50 opp23% FRL
Elem
Norton School
429 students · KG–06
● 50 opp15% FRL
Elem
Chapman School
359 students · KG–06
● 50 opp13% FRL
Elem
Darcey School
149 students · PK–KG
● 50 opp23% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
100 Park Place, Cheshire, CT 06410
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.