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Park Avenue Elementary School vs. Dudley Elementary School

Should you attend Park Avenue Elementary School or Dudley 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
Park Avenue Elementary School
58 Park Avenue
Webster, MA 01570
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Dudley Elementary School
16 School Street
Dudley, MA 01571
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Park Avenue 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 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 333 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
2-4
Total Students
734 students
333 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Park Avenue 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 Dudley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Park Avenue Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dudley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Park Avenue 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 Dudley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Webster 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 Dudley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dudley-Charlton Regional 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

#1279 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#794 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Park Avenue Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dudley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
51%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Webster 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 Dudley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Webster 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 Dudley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dudley-Charlton Regional 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 Park Avenue Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dudley Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
60
-
Kindergarten Students
116
-
Grade 1 Students
149
-
Grade 2 Students
127
111
Grade 3 Students
134
112
Grade 4 Students
148
110

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Park Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Webster 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 Dudley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
40%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Park Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Webster 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 Dudley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Park Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Webster 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 Dudley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
47%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Park Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Webster 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 Dudley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dudley-Charlton Regional 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
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Park Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Webster 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 Dudley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Park Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Webster 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 Dudley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dudley-Charlton Regional 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
42%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Park Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Webster 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 Dudley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dudley-Charlton Regional 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
3%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Park Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Webster 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 reduced-price lunch at Dudley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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