David Mindess

Summary:

David Mindess is an elementary school located in Ashland, Massachusetts, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 644 students. The school is part of the Ashland School District, which is ranked 66th out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

David Mindess has a diverse student population, with 55.59% White, 17.55% Hispanic, 19.41% Asian, and smaller percentages of other racial groups. Academically, the school has performed well, ranking between 216th and 302nd out of 916-942 Massachusetts elementary schools in recent years, with a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally higher than the state averages, but lower than the Ashland district average. However, there are notable differences in performance among student subgroups, with male students consistently outperforming female students, and Asian and Hispanic students performing better than English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, David Mindess generally performs better academically than the Framingham schools, but the Southborough school and the Ashland district schools tend to outperform David Mindess in both academic achievement and statewide rankings. The school's fluctuating statewide ranking and the persistent gaps in performance among student subgroups are areas that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 90 Concord Street
       Ashland, MA  01721


(508) 881-0166

District: Ashland

SchoolDigger Rank:
302nd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,957 Help


Students who attend David Mindess usually attend:

Middle:    Ashland Middle
High:    Ashland High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  644

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.6%
Asian:
19.4%
Hispanic:
17.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.5% Help


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Compare Details David Mindess ranks better than 67% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at David Mindess is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.6%), Asian (19.4%), Hispanic (17.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at David Mindess is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at David Mindess is $14,957.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

David Mindess:

SchoolDigger ranks David Mindess 302nd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See David Mindess in the ranking list.)

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Ashland:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland 66th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for David Mindess

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Rank History for all students at David Mindess

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.05 441st 884 50.1%
2004 57.70 413th 882 53.2%
2005 52.67 443rd 887 50.1%
2006 66.40 303rd 911 66.7%
2007 55.07 449th 911 50.7%
2008 66.66 311th 908 65.7%
2009 68.69 304th 909 66.6%
2010 65.77 340th 920 63.0%
2011 66.25 339th 924 63.3%
2012 64.31 372nd 930 60.0%
2013 63.54 372nd 928 59.9%
2014 53.21 485th 926 47.6%
2015 60.33 379th 914 58.5%
2016 67.65 297th 932 68.1%
2017 58.53 395th 938 57.9%
2018 61.65 377th 934 59.6%
2019 59.28 396th 942 58.0%
2021 77.13 216th 936 76.9%
2022 69.83 280th 932 70.0%
2023 68.68 289th 928 68.9%
2024 67.87 302nd 916 67.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at David Mindess

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.02 16th 40 60.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at David Mindess

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.90 169th 244 30.7%
2019 29.52 195th 258 24.4%
2021 35.31 166th 240 30.8%
2022 32.09 203rd 267 24.0%
2023 33.65 190th 264 28.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at David Mindess

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.69 644th 886 27.3%
2019 26.55 740th 896 17.4%
2021 57.47 324th 894 63.8%
2022 50.15 417th 905 53.9%
2023 67.88 166th 703 76.4%
2024 66.70 176th 731 75.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at David Mindess

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.66 520th 685 24.1%
2019 20.28 626th 700 10.6%
2021 48.69 342nd 705 51.5%
2022 48.19 381st 772 50.6%
2023 41.39 450th 757 40.6%
2024 46.73 384th 760 49.5%
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Rank History for Female students at David Mindess

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.70 284th 893 68.2%
2019 63.51 332nd 902 63.2%
2021 73.86 225th 898 74.9%
2022 59.11 374th 901 58.5%
2023 56.87 399th 887 55.0%
2024 60.62 355th 886 59.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at David Mindess

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.09 349th 656 46.8%
2019 49.39 289th 665 56.5%
2021 69.38 142nd 632 77.5%
2022 69.35 144th 672 78.6%
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Rank History for Male students at David Mindess

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.06 440th 898 51.0%
2019 52.02 451st 907 50.3%
2021 77.53 197th 904 78.2%
2022 76.63 187th 908 79.4%
2023 76.04 202nd 896 77.5%
2024 71.74 255th 891 71.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at David Mindess

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.29 250th 925 73.0%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at David Mindess

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.05 52nd 399 87.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at David Mindess

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.29 62nd 154 59.7%
2019 62.32 59th 155 61.9%
2021 70.09 49th 141 65.2%
2022 62.16 68th 143 52.4%
2023 57.20 78th 145 46.2%
2024 70.50 48th 152 68.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at David Mindess

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.90 235th 379 38.0%
2019 33.03 293rd 398 26.4%
2021 75.75 42nd 379 88.9%
2022 67.89 79th 401 80.3%
2023 46.40 196th 420 53.3%
2024 59.25 121st 446 72.9%
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Rank History for White students at David Mindess

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.67 435th 772 43.7%
2019 48.77 423rd 780 45.8%
2021 65.38 246th 765 67.8%
2022 54.63 353rd 764 53.8%
2023 61.05 284th 762 62.7%
2024 51.48 375th 753 50.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for David Mindess

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 391 6 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1989 400 9 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1990 415 9 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1991 451 6 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1992 471 9 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1993 492 14 7 32 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1994 529 14 16 24 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1995 551 15 14 31 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1996 551 15 14 31 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1997 581 16 17 19 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1998 459 10 9 26 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1999 484 17 21 22 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2000 516 13 15 26 1 n/a n/a 0 571
2001 533 15 20 14 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2002 558 11 16 10 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2003 558 11 16 10 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2004 566 11 20 8 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2005 560 17 28 14 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2006 593 28 2 29 0 n/a n/a 34 686
2007 530 24 8 37 1 n/a n/a 42 642
2008 533 25 27 36 9 n/a n/a 12 642
2009 528 15 38 33 0 1 13 0 628
2010 487 14 54 32 0 0 9 0 596
2011 468 17 63 43 2 0 12 0 605
2012 461 11 75 53 2 0 11 0 613
2013 463 13 82 58 2 0 17 0 635
2014 441 13 75 56 0 0 22 0 607
2015 416 17 81 53 1 0 20 0 588
2016 426 16 89 55 3 0 19 0 608
2017 437 13 84 59 6 0 21 0 620
2018 445 14 90 64 10 0 24 0 647
2019 425 11 87 75 10 0 20 0 628
2020 434 15 96 88 4 0 22 0 659
2021 384 17 109 95 0 0 25 0 630
2022 369 22 105 113 1 1 25 0 636
2023 358 24 125 113 1 1 22 0 644

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at David Mindess

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 415 n/a n/a n/a
1989 424 n/a n/a n/a
1990 441 n/a n/a n/a
1991 473 n/a n/a n/a
1992 494 n/a n/a n/a
1993 545 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 583 n/a n/a n/a
1995 611 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 611 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 633 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 504 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 544 n/a 0.0 0
2000 571 n/a 0.0 10.9
2001 582 n/a 0.0 9.1
2002 595 n/a n/a 32.6
2003 595 n/a n/a 32.6
2004 605 39.4 15.4 8.6
2005 619 38.9 15.9 8.2
2006 686 43.0 16.0 8.7
2007 642 42.0 15.3 11.2
2008 642 42.1 15.2 11
2009 628 36.8 17.1 9.6
2010 596 33.7 17.6 11.4
2011 605 38.4 15.7 10.7
2012 613 35.6 17.2 11.9
2013 635 38.8 16.3 10.4
2014 607 39.0 15.5 14
2015 588 39.0 15.0 16.5
2016 608 40.0 15.2 n/a
2017 620 39.6 15.6 n/a
2018 647 46.3 13.9 n/a
2019 628 46.7 13.4 n/a
2020 659 45.4 14.5 n/a
2021 630 28.2 22.2 n/a
2022 636 48.2 13.1 n/a
2023 644 49.9 12.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio David Mindess

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 415 n/a n/a n/a
1989 424 n/a n/a n/a
1990 441 n/a n/a n/a
1991 473 n/a n/a n/a
1992 494 n/a n/a n/a
1993 545 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 583 n/a n/a n/a
1995 611 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 611 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 633 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 504 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 544 n/a 0.0 0
2000 571 n/a 0.0 10.9
2001 582 n/a 0.0 9.1
2002 595 n/a n/a 32.6
2003 595 n/a n/a 32.6
2004 605 39.4 15.4 8.6
2005 619 38.9 15.9 8.2
2006 686 43.0 16.0 8.7
2007 642 42.0 15.3 11.2
2008 642 42.1 15.2 11
2009 628 36.8 17.1 9.6
2010 596 33.7 17.6 11.4
2011 605 38.4 15.7 10.7
2012 613 35.6 17.2 11.9
2013 635 38.8 16.3 10.4
2014 607 39.0 15.5 14
2015 588 39.0 15.0 16.5
2016 608 40.0 15.2 n/a
2017 620 39.6 15.6 n/a
2018 647 46.3 13.9 n/a
2019 628 46.7 13.4 n/a
2020 659 45.4 14.5 n/a
2021 630 28.2 22.2 n/a
2022 636 48.2 13.1 n/a
2023 644 49.9 12.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for David Mindess

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $213 (1.6%) $13,513 (98.4%) $13,726
2020 $332 (2.4%) $13,447 (97.6%) $13,779
2021 $600 (4.0%) $14,358 (96.0%) $14,957

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on David Mindess

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 396th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 289th of 928 Elementary schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (David Mindess)7059.9
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ashland)6859.6
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (David Mindess)5852.1
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ashland)5751.6
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (David Mindess)5745.8
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland)5745.1
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (David Mindess)4655.4
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ashland)4654.1
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (David Mindess)5350.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland)5349.6
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (David Mindess)5552.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ashland)5551.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (David Mindess)5450.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Ashland)5349.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (David Mindess)5951.8
 7.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Ashland)6654.6
 11.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (David Mindess)5353.4
 0.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Ashland)6457.7
 6.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (David Mindess)5450.5
 3.5%
   All Grades Science (Ashland)6055
 5%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students628644
 2.5%
African American1124
 118.2%
American Indian101
 90%
Asian87125
 43.7%
Hispanic75113
 50.7%
Pacific Islander01
White425358
 15.8%
Two or More Races2022
 10%


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David Mindess ranks 302nd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 644 students attended David Mindess.

Students at David Mindess are 56% White, 19% Asian, 18% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend David Mindess usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ashland Middle
High : Ashland High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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