L F Dewing serves 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: 60%
- Reading Proficiency: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
L F Dewing's student population of 612 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of L F Dewing is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)64%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
7%
24%
Black
6%
10%
White
73%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend L F Dewing?
612 students attend L F Dewing.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of L F Dewing students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L F Dewing?
L F Dewing has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does L F Dewing offer ?
L F Dewing offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is L F Dewing part of?
L F Dewing is part of Tewksbury School District.
In what neighborhood is L F Dewing located?
L F Dewing is located in the North Tewksbury neighborhood of Tewksbury, MA.
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