Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Joseph F Dipietro 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School's student population of 302 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#689 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
74%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School is ranked #689 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph F Dipietro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School, Stall Brook, South Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School?
302 students attend Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School?
Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School offer ?
Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School part of?
Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School is part of Bellingham School District.
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