For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,555 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 47% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
2,555 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
238 Teachers
76,902 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#186 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
59 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
433 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
24%
# Black Students
197 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
1,721 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
68%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
132 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
106
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
201
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
216
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
212
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
199
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
191
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
175
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
178
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
164
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
198
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
176
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
171
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
5
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,071 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,052 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,071
$23,913
Spending / Student
$28,052
$24,672
Best Dedham School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dedham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Whiting Avenue
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-1100
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 715 students
Rank: #22.
Greenlodge
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
191 Greenlodge Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-4000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-4000
Grades: 1-5
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Oakdale
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
147 Cedar Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-6000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-6000
Grades: 1-5
| 245 students
Rank: #44.
Riverdale
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
143 Needham Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-2000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-2000
Grades: 1-5
| 174 students
Rank: #55.
Dedham Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Whiting Avenue
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-7000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 540 students
Rank: #66.
Avery
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
336 High Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-5000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-5000
Grades: 1-5
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1100 High Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-8000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-8000
Grades: PK-K
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dedham School District?
Dedham School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,555 students.
What is the rank of Dedham School District?
Dedham School District is ranked #182 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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, 8% of students are Black, 5% 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 $28,052 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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