Serving 390 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: The Cyrus E Dallin school serves the west part of Arlington, MA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most students live within a convenient 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.5 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 0.8 miles.
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cyrus E Dallin's student population of 390 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Cyrus E Dallin 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 Cyrus E Dallin is 0.56, 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
#208 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
16%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
63%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #208 out of 1,626 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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Cyrus E Dallin?
390 students attend Cyrus E Dallin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cyrus E Dallin students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cyrus E Dallin?
Cyrus E Dallin has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cyrus E Dallin offer ?
Cyrus E Dallin offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cyrus E Dallin part of?
Cyrus E Dallin is part of Arlington School District.
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