Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cyrus E Dallin ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cyrus E Dallin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cyrus E Dallin's student population of 426 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cyrus E Dallin ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cyrus E Dallin is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
70%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cyrus E Dallin's ranking?
Cyrus E Dallin is ranked #230 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Cyrus E Dallin often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Cyrus E Dallin?
426 students attend Cyrus E Dallin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cyrus E Dallin students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cyrus E Dallin?
Cyrus E Dallin has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cyrus E Dallin offer ?
Cyrus E Dallin offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cyrus E Dallin part of?
Cyrus E Dallin is part of Arlington School District.
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