Dolbeare
Dolbeare serves 443 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Dolbeare placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dolbeare's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dolbeare is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dolbeare is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#531 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
2%
10%
White
86%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dolbeare often compared to?
Dolbeareis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwood, Woodville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Dolbeare?
443 students attend Dolbeare.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Dolbeare students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dolbeare?
Dolbeare has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dolbeare offer ?
Dolbeare offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dolbeare part of?
Dolbeare is part of Wakefield School District.
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