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).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">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.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,555 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
