Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Daniel Butler ranks in the top 10% 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 70-74% (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 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Daniel Butler School serves the southwest part of Belmont, MA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniel Butler ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Daniel Butler's student population of 261 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
261 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Daniel Butler ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel Butler is 0.70, which is more 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
#110 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
31%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Butler's ranking?
Daniel Butler is ranked #110 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Daniel Butler often compared to?
Daniel Butleris often viewed alongside schools like Bridge, Mary Lee Burbank 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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Daniel Butler?
261 students attend Daniel Butler.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Daniel Butler students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daniel Butler?
Daniel Butler has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Daniel Butler offer ?
Daniel Butler offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Daniel Butler part of?
Daniel Butler is part of Belmont School District.
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