Serving 406 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 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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 0.51, 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.
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?
406 students attend Dever Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Dever Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 9% 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 10:1, 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?
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
53/10/2010
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
21/28/2010
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 (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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