Serving 315 students in grades 2-4, Dudley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-4
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dudley Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 65.6 square miles around Dudley, MA, with an average distance of 3.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a typical drive time of 10-12 minutes. The furthest point in the zone is about 11 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dudley Elementary School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
315 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dudley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dudley Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#794 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 1999–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
73%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
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)15.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-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 Dudley Elementary School's ranking?
Dudley Elementary School is ranked #794 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dudley Elementary School often compared to?
Dudley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Dudley Elementary School?
315 students attend Dudley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dudley Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dudley Elementary School?
Dudley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dudley Elementary School offer ?
Dudley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dudley Elementary School part of?
Dudley Elementary School is part of Dudley-Charlton Regional School District.
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