Doherty Middle

As an average-sized junior high in Andover, Massachusetts, Doherty Middle caters to 493 students from grades 6 through 8, part of Andover.

Across the 10 schools in Andover (5,414 students total), Doherty Middle accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Doherty Middle records that 75% of the student body identifies as White; the rest consists of 11% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 6% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 45 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 11.0:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 11.5:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

Zooming out to the county, Essex County reports that the typical household earns roughly $101,883 per year, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. Doherty Middle is one of 221 public schools in Essex County (combined enrollment of about 113,427 students).

The closest other public school is Andover West Middle, roughly 0.9 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Doherty Middle operates from a suburban location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Doherty Middle has declined 11%, going from 556 students in 2018 to 493 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 12.1:1 in 2018 to 11.0:1 today.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.