Serving 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Anne T. Dunphy School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Anne T. Dunphy School encompasses the entire district of Williamsburg, MA, covering approximately 25.7 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anne T. Dunphy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Anne T. Dunphy School's student population of 111 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
111 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We wish to guide our children toward a lifelong love of learning for its own sake; toward an appreciation of the limitless power of knowledge; toward a vision of the future founded on lessons of the past; toward reverence for health of mind and body; towa
School Rankings
Anne T. Dunphy School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anne T. Dunphy School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#273 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anne T. Dunphy School's ranking?
Anne T. Dunphy School is ranked #273 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Anne T. Dunphy School often compared to?
Anne T. Dunphy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hingham Regional Elementary School, Hatfield Elementary School, Leeds by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Anne T. Dunphy School?
111 students attend Anne T. Dunphy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Anne T. Dunphy School students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anne T. Dunphy School?
Anne T. Dunphy School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Anne T. Dunphy School offer ?
Anne T. Dunphy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Anne T. Dunphy School part of?
Anne T. Dunphy School is part of Williamsburg School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This is the best elementary school I have ever delt with. I hope they don''t change a thing. The teachers and principle office are very friendly and really care about the kids. It''s rare these days to have a great school like this one.
5 10/10/2025
Minority students will perform better. Minority teachers are in a position to put a stop to negative stereotypes and act as role models and mentors for students of color. Teachers who can relate to their students'' backgrounds usually are better able to look past biases of their abilities.
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