Dean S Luce

45 Independence St
Canton, MA 02021
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dean S Luce ranks in the top 30% 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 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30% in MA
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dean S Luce's student population of 462 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Dean S Luce ranks within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dean S Luce is 0.53, 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)
#392 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
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54%
37%
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64%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
23%
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Black
10%
10%
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White
67%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 is Dean S Luce's ranking?
Dean S Luce is ranked #392 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dean S Luce often compared to?
Dean S Luceis often viewed alongside schools like John F Kennedy, Lt Peter M Hansen by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Dean S Luce?
462 students attend Dean S Luce.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Dean S Luce students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dean S Luce?
Dean S Luce has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dean S Luce offer ?
Dean S Luce offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dean S Luce part of?
Dean S Luce is part of Canton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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