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Dever Elementary School

325 Mt Vernon Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dever 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dever Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 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
Dever Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dever Elementary School is 0.55, 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)
#1456 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dever Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dever Elementary School 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.
10-14%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dever Elementary School 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.
11-19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dever Elementary School 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
9:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dever Elementary School 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
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dever Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
63%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dever Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dever Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dever Elementary School 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
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dever Elementary School 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 Dever Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Dever Elementary School 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
100%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dever Elementary School 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 (13-14)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dever Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 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 Dever Elementary School's ranking?
Dever Elementary School is ranked #1456 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Dever Elementary School?
374 students attend Dever Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Dever Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dever Elementary School?
Dever Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dever Elementary School offer ?
Dever Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dever Elementary School part of?
Dever Elementary School is part of Boston School District.

School Reviews
2   2/14/2015
The Dever school this year (2014-2015) is at its worst. It is under staffed. There are bilingual students in classrooms with teachers that don't speak spanish as a second language where last year and years before that bilingual students had there classrooms where they had that benefit. Children lose there self esteem to perform well in the class by not wanting to partake in class activities or the teacher doesn't look to the child for input because he or she dosn't want the hassle of translating. They have what they call "Para's" where they come into a class and help assistant teacher for about 30 to 45 mins .I dont know if they have an educational background in working with children, but in my opinion is just a waste of state money having them there. K1/K2 classes should have two full time teachers because children transitioning into school need more attention. The new teachers are seem to be young which would leave me to believe lack of experience . Bring in teachers that have had the years of experience and knowledge and have there younger teacher shadow them. I believe the Dever has run its course.
- Posted by Parent - zerti
5   3/10/2010
those that use the internet understand that just about anyone can post an entry online however everyone cannot evaluate a school, the faculty or its students. The Dever is a team of hardworking teachers and students, committed to do whatever it takes to deliver quality education inspite of harsh critism from the unknowing and unwilling.
- Posted by Parent - twins
2   1/28/2010
Absolute chaos without accountability! Your degrees and "everyone can be fixed" outlook weigh nothing in this hostile environment or zoo full of wild animals! Education is the last thing that happens here. Hold the parents accountable! Remove the kids who cannot control themselves! The lives of teachers have been threatened on a daily basis and some even injured. Get a hold of this school before before the threats go up the chain!
- Posted by Teacher - Unfuc

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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