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David Mindess

90 Concord Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 644 students in grades 3-5, David Mindess 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 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
David Mindess's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
644 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
David Mindess 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 David Mindess is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#611 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of David Mindess, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of David Mindess and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of David Mindess and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of David Mindess and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of David Mindess and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in David Mindess and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in David Mindess and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in David Mindess and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in David Mindess and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in David Mindess and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in David Mindess.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of David Mindess and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in David Mindess and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in David Mindess and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Mindess's ranking?
David Mindess is ranked #611 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are David Mindess often compared to?
David Mindessis often viewed alongside schools like Henry E Warren Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend David Mindess?
644 students attend David Mindess.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of David Mindess students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Mindess?
David Mindess has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does David Mindess offer ?
David Mindess offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is David Mindess part of?
David Mindess is part of Ashland School District.

School Reviews
5   9/12/2012
i love mindess school it is awesome the teachers are so helpful.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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