Elementary Schools in Dedham

The Dedham school district in Massachusetts is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from early childhood through 5th grade. Among these schools, Greenlodge Elementary stands out as the top performer, ranking 152nd out of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Greenlodge's students consistently achieve higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages.

Oakdale Elementary is another strong performer, ranking 300th in the state and receiving a 3-star rating. Oakdale's test scores are above the Dedham district and Massachusetts state averages in most subject areas and grade levels. In contrast, Avery Elementary has the lowest proficiency rates among the Dedham schools, with scores below the district and state averages in most areas.

The Dedham elementary schools vary in their student-teacher ratios, with Early Childhood Center having the highest ratio at 13.0 and Riverdale having the lowest at 9.3. Spending per student also differs, ranging from $21,736 at Oakdale to $25,253 at Early Childhood Center. However, the data does not show a clear correlation between spending and academic performance, as Greenlodge, the top-performing school, has a spending per student that is lower than Early Childhood Center but higher than Oakdale and Riverdale.