Dartmouth School District

The Dartmouth School District is located in South Dartmouth, MA and includes 5 schools that serve 4,306 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Dartmouth School District spends $9,789 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 62% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Dartmouth School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Dartmouth School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Dartmouth School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Dartmouth School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.