For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,567 students in Dedham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Dedham School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
2,567 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
228 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Dedham School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#178 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
59 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
440 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
23%
# Black Students
188 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
1,734 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
68%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
139 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
108
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
224
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
201
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
214
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
187
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
174
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
186
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
166
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
201
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
191
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
165
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
168
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
7
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,940 is higher than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,921 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,940
$23,971
Spending / Student
$27,921
$24,732
Best Dedham School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dedham High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Whiting Avenue
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-1100
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 701 students
Rank: #22.
Greenlodge
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
191 Greenlodge Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-4000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-4000
Grades: 1-5
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Riverdale
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Needham Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-2000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-2000
Grades: 1-5
| 172 students
Rank: #44.
Oakdale
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
147 Cedar Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-6000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-6000
Grades: 1-5
| 249 students
Rank: #55.
Dedham Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Whiting Avenue
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-7000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Rank: #66.
Avery
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
336 High Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-5000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-5000
Grades: 1-5
| 280 students
Rank: n/an/a
322 Sprague Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-8000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-8000
Grades: PK-K
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dedham School District?
Dedham School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,567 students.
What is the rank of Dedham School District?
Dedham School District is ranked #175 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dedham School District?
68% of Dedham School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dedham School District?
Dedham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Dedham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,921 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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