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Dighton Elementary School

1250 Somerset Avenue
Dighton, MA 02715
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Dighton 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • 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
Dighton Elementary School's student population of 431 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 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
Dighton 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 Dighton Elementary School is 0.27, 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)
#959 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dighton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dighton 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.
35-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dighton 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dighton 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
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dighton Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dighton Elementary School 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 Dighton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
85%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dighton 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
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dighton 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 Dighton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Dighton 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
18%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dighton 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
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dighton Elementary School 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
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 Dighton Elementary School's ranking?
Dighton Elementary School is ranked #959 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dighton Elementary School often compared to?
Dighton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmer River by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Dighton Elementary School?
431 students attend Dighton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Dighton Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dighton Elementary School?
Dighton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dighton Elementary School offer ?
Dighton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dighton Elementary School part of?
Dighton Elementary School is part of Dighton-Rehoboth School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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