Dighton Elementary

Summary:

Dighton Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Dighton, Massachusetts, part of the Dighton-Rehoboth school district. With a student population of 431, the school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Dighton Elementary stands out for its strong performance in serving special education and low-income students, ranking among the top schools in the state for these subgroups. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic success. Compared to nearby schools in the Taunton district, Dighton Elementary's proficiency rates are significantly higher, more closely aligning with the higher-achieving schools in the neighboring Somerset district.

Over the past several years, Dighton Elementary has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its ability to sustain strong academic performance and support for its students despite any changes in the school population or other factors.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1250 Somerset Avenue
       Dighton, MA  02715-1231


(508) 669-4245

District: Dighton-Rehoboth

SchoolDigger Rank:
434th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,701 Help


Students who attend Dighton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dighton Middle School
High:    Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.2%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dighton Elementary ranks better than 52.6% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.2%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dighton Elementary is 11.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dighton Elementary is $16,701.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dighton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dighton Elementary 434th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Dighton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dighton-Rehoboth:

SchoolDigger ranks Dighton-Rehoboth 176th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dighton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.36 331st 884 62.6%
2004 58.71 399th 882 54.8%
2005 70.91 272nd 887 69.3%
2006 54.84 434th 911 52.4%
2007 67.36 308th 911 66.2%
2008 62.36 357th 908 60.7%
2009 71.52 264th 909 71.0%
2010 58.84 399th 920 56.6%
2011 50.89 521st 924 43.6%
2012 56.01 459th 930 50.6%
2013 49.60 517th 928 44.3%
2014 42.28 595th 926 35.7%
2015 39.64 599th 914 34.5%
2016 40.14 597th 932 35.9%
2017 57.23 411th 938 56.2%
2018 66.32 322nd 934 65.5%
2019 59.57 389th 942 58.7%
2021 54.26 446th 936 52.4%
2022 40.92 555th 932 40.5%
2023 54.06 439th 928 52.7%
2024 53.36 434th 916 52.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.49 422nd 886 52.4%
2019 44.88 506th 896 43.5%
2021 42.30 531st 894 40.6%
2022 39.74 562nd 905 37.9%
2023 59.13 229th 703 67.4%
2024 83.52 75th 731 89.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.20 186th 685 72.8%
2019 73.21 115th 700 83.6%
2021 72.45 119th 705 83.1%
2022 67.15 194th 772 74.9%
2023 90.01 31st 757 95.9%
2024 67.33 174th 760 77.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Dighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.10 430th 893 51.8%
2019 61.81 349th 902 61.3%
2021 45.19 512th 898 43.0%
2022 48.71 484th 901 46.3%
2023 49.24 469th 887 47.1%
2024 43.84 510th 886 42.4%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Dighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.67 432nd 665 35.0%
2021 38.19 374th 632 40.8%
2022 22.64 569th 672 15.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Dighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.78 233rd 898 74.1%
2019 56.38 405th 907 55.3%
2021 61.58 350th 904 61.3%
2022 32.90 619th 908 31.8%
2023 57.50 379th 896 57.7%
2024 61.90 332nd 891 62.7%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Dighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.96 423rd 925 54.3%
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Rank History for White students at Dighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.90 366th 772 52.6%
2019 45.18 460th 780 41.0%
2021 36.17 529th 765 30.8%
2022 26.74 600th 764 21.5%
2023 41.14 474th 762 37.8%
2024 44.00 450th 753 40.2%
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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 Dighton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 429 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1989 423 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1990 452 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1991 468 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1992 482 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1993 467 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1994 392 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1995 417 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1996 417 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1997 422 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1998 425 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1999 428 1 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2000 481 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2001 488 3 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2002 494 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2003 494 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2004 504 2 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2005 478 6 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2006 458 6 6 14 2 n/a n/a 4 490
2007 461 6 4 17 0 n/a n/a 11 499
2008 458 4 7 12 0 n/a n/a 11 492
2009 474 3 6 12 0 0 15 0 510
2010 461 5 7 8 0 0 15 0 496
2011 439 5 7 11 0 0 15 0 477
2012 410 4 9 9 1 0 11 0 444
2013 387 6 8 10 0 0 11 0 422
2014 388 4 7 13 0 0 11 0 423
2015 393 4 7 17 0 0 11 0 432
2016 392 2 6 25 0 0 12 0 437
2017 368 1 6 26 0 0 19 0 420
2018 396 8 7 28 0 0 24 0 463
2019 427 10 10 26 0 0 25 0 498
2020 417 9 9 28 0 0 29 0 492
2021 382 12 8 20 0 0 23 0 445
2022 378 16 9 21 0 0 20 0 444
2023 367 15 10 21 0 0 18 0 431

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Dighton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 430 n/a n/a n/a
1989 424 n/a n/a n/a
1990 455 n/a n/a n/a
1991 472 n/a n/a n/a
1992 487 n/a n/a n/a
1993 473 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 398 n/a n/a n/a
1995 423 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 423 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 428 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 431 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 439 n/a 0.0 0
2000 486 n/a 0.0 6.4
2001 497 n/a 0.0 6.8
2002 500 n/a n/a 4.6
2003 500 n/a n/a 4.6
2004 513 28.0 18.3 0
2005 492 30.5 16.1 4.3
2006 490 32.0 15.3 6
2007 499 32.0 15.6 8.4
2008 492 31.5 15.6 7.1
2009 510 32.3 15.8 7.3
2010 496 31.9 15.5 8.9
2011 477 33.1 14.3 12.8
2012 444 32.0 13.8 14
2013 422 28.8 14.6 15.6
2014 423 22.1 19.1 18
2015 432 21.0 20.5 21.1
2016 437 36.0 12.1 n/a
2017 420 35.5 11.8 n/a
2018 463 33.1 13.9 n/a
2019 498 40.0 12.4 n/a
2020 492 40.0 12.3 n/a
2021 445 36.9 12.0 n/a
2022 444 38.0 11.6 n/a
2023 431 36.5 11.7 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 Dighton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 430 n/a n/a n/a
1989 424 n/a n/a n/a
1990 455 n/a n/a n/a
1991 472 n/a n/a n/a
1992 487 n/a n/a n/a
1993 473 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 398 n/a n/a n/a
1995 423 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 423 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 428 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 431 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 439 n/a 0.0 0
2000 486 n/a 0.0 6.4
2001 497 n/a 0.0 6.8
2002 500 n/a n/a 4.6
2003 500 n/a n/a 4.6
2004 513 28.0 18.3 0
2005 492 30.5 16.1 4.3
2006 490 32.0 15.3 6
2007 499 32.0 15.6 8.4
2008 492 31.5 15.6 7.1
2009 510 32.3 15.8 7.3
2010 496 31.9 15.5 8.9
2011 477 33.1 14.3 12.8
2012 444 32.0 13.8 14
2013 422 28.8 14.6 15.6
2014 423 22.1 19.1 18
2015 432 21.0 20.5 21.1
2016 437 36.0 12.1 n/a
2017 420 35.5 11.8 n/a
2018 463 33.1 13.9 n/a
2019 498 40.0 12.4 n/a
2020 492 40.0 12.3 n/a
2021 445 36.9 12.0 n/a
2022 444 38.0 11.6 n/a
2023 431 36.5 11.7 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dighton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $755 (5.1%) $14,125 (94.9%) $14,880
2020 $888 (5.9%) $14,085 (94.1%) $14,972
2021 $808 (4.8%) $15,892 (95.2%) $16,701

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dighton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 389th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 439th of 928 Elementary schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dighton Elementary)5850
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dighton-Rehoboth)5243.3
 8.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dighton Elementary)5447.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dighton-Rehoboth)5044.4
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton Elementary)6137.9
 23.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton-Rehoboth)6238.9
 23.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dighton Elementary)5444.8
 9.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dighton-Rehoboth)5744.9
 12.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dighton Elementary)5943.4
 15.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Dighton-Rehoboth)5241.8
 10.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Dighton Elementary)5445.9
 8.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Dighton-Rehoboth)5142.5
 8.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students498431
 13.5%
African American1015
 50%
American Indian00
Asian1010
Hispanic2621
 19.2%
Pacific Islander00
White427367
 14.1%
Two or More Races2518
 28%


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Students who attend Dighton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dighton Middle School
High : Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School

Students at Dighton Elementary are 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 431 students attended Dighton Elementary.

Dighton Elementary ranks 434th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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