About This School
Avery Elementary School is located in Dedham, MA and is one of 5 elementary schools in Dedham School District. It is a public school that serves 226 students in grades 1-5.
Avery Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Avery Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Avery Elementary School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Avery Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Avery Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Avery Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Avery Elementary School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Avery Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Dedham District Spending
$15,330Per Pupil
The Dedham spends $15,330 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 36% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Dedham District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Massachusetts, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MCAS Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| William H Ohrenberger Elementary School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Beethoven Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| St Anne School 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| William Ellery Channing Elementary School 1.2 miles |  |
Data Sources: MA Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 1-5
- Dedham School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Avery Elementary School123 High St
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 326-5354
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Test Scores
About the MCAS
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.
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TestRating
6 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Massachusetts, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MCAS Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 226
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Avery Elementary School had 46% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 31% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
62%
Hispanic
19%
Black
9%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Two or More Races
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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10:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Avery Elementary School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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