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Dever Elementary School vs. Everett Elementary School

Should you attend Dever Elementary School or Everett Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dever Elementary School
325 Mt Vernon Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Everett Elementary School
71 Pleasant Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Dever Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Everett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dever Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Everett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
406 students
278 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dever Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Everett Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dever Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Everett Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dever Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Everett Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dever Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boston School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Everett Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boston School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1456 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1048 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dever Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Everett Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(22-23 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dever Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Everett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dever Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Everett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dever Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Everett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dever Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Everett Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
26
14
Kindergarten Students
48
38
Grade 1 Students
55
39
Grade 2 Students
55
39
Grade 3 Students
53
36
Grade 4 Students
54
40
Grade 5 Students
60
38
Grade 6 Students
55
34

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dever Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Everett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
67%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dever Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Everett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
20%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dever Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Everett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dever Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Everett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dever Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Everett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dever Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Everett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dever Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Everett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(13-14 School Year Data)
3%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dever Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Everett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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