Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School

703 Chicoppe Row
Groton, MA 01450

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Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School serves 721 students in grades 9-12.

Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 721 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School's student population of 721 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

721 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

53 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School is 0.24, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#6 out of 1667 schools
(Top 1%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥95%

51%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

85-89%

54%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

87%

57%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.24

0.62

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Graduation Rate

≥99%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Groton-Dunstable School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School's ranking?

Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School?

The graduation rate of Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.

How many students attend Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School?

721 students attend Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School.

What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?

87% of Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School?

Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School offer ?

Groton Dunstable Regional Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 721 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education