Dover-Sherborn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,151 students in Dover-Sherborn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Dover-Sherborn School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Dover-Sherborn School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 95% 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
0.47
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
145 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
13%
7%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
24%
# Black Students
33 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
820 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
71%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
-
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
172
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
153
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
157
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
183
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
158
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
177
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
151
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
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 $27,822 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,119 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Dover-Sherborn School District?
Dover-Sherborn School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,151 students.
What is the rank of Dover-Sherborn School District?
Dover-Sherborn School District is ranked #11 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dover-Sherborn School District?
71% of Dover-Sherborn School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dover-Sherborn School District?
Dover-Sherborn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Dover-Sherborn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,119 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: 06-12
Enrollment: 1,151 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
