L F Dewing

1469 Andover Street
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 590 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 60%
  • : 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

L F Dewing's student population of 590 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
590 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of L F Dewing is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
(09-10)
60%
59%
(09-10)
64%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
23%
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Black
4%
10%
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White
76%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend L F Dewing?
590 students attend L F Dewing.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of L F Dewing students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L F Dewing?
L F Dewing has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does L F Dewing offer ?
L F Dewing offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is L F Dewing part of?
L F Dewing is part of Tewksbury School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 590 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 60%
  • : 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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