Chickering

Public PK, KG-5

 29 Cross Street
       Dover, MA  02030


(508) 785-0480

District: Dover

SchoolDigger Rank:
56th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,711 Help


Students who attend Chickering usually attend:

Middle:    Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School
High:    Dover-Sherborn Regional High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  502

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.5%
Asian:
13.1%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.4% Help


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Compare Details Chickering ranks better than 93.9% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.5%), Asian (13.1%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chickering is $20,711.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chickering:

SchoolDigger ranks Chickering 56th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Chickering in the ranking list.)

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Dover:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover 16th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chickering

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Rank History for all students at Chickering

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 89.56 44th 884 95.0%
2004 84.06 122nd 882 86.2%
2005 80.59 170th 887 80.8%
2006 84.87 115th 911 87.4%
2007 86.70 81st 911 91.1%
2008 83.05 133rd 908 85.4%
2009 83.18 128th 909 85.9%
2010 87.71 73rd 920 92.1%
2011 88.03 70th 924 92.4%
2012 87.29 76th 930 91.8%
2013 90.41 35th 928 96.2%
2014 91.72 17th 926 98.2%
2015 87.76 64th 914 93.0%
2016 88.46 67th 932 92.8%
2017 88.64 71st 938 92.4%
2018 94.68 6th 934 99.4%
2019 95.97 5th 942 99.5%
2021 94.10 25th 936 97.3%
2022 92.45 44th 932 95.3%
2023 86.90 113th 928 87.8%
2024 91.39 56th 916 93.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chickering

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.43 51st 886 94.2%
2019 91.90 21st 896 97.7%
2021 86.25 74th 894 91.7%
2022 77.91 133rd 905 85.3%
2023 71.57 143rd 703 79.7%
2024 90.38 27th 731 96.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Chickering

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.24 21st 893 97.6%
2019 94.81 4th 902 99.6%
2021 92.84 33rd 898 96.3%
2022 92.26 37th 901 95.9%
2023 84.74 123rd 887 86.1%
2024 91.24 46th 886 94.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chickering

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.51 6th 656 99.1%
2019 96.84 8th 665 98.8%
2021 89.20 38th 632 94.0%
2022 82.10 66th 672 90.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Chickering

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.53 7th 898 99.2%
2019 94.93 9th 907 99.0%
2021 93.36 24th 904 97.3%
2022 90.49 58th 908 93.6%
2023 84.74 118th 896 86.8%
2024 87.98 87th 891 90.2%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Chickering

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.21 20th 925 97.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Chickering

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.59 4th 154 97.4%
2019 86.55 1st 155 99.4%
2021 81.90 13th 141 90.8%
2022 83.43 8th 143 94.4%
2023 76.46 32nd 145 77.9%
2024 87.78 3rd 152 98.0%
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Rank History for White students at Chickering

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.91 18th 772 97.7%
2019 94.11 8th 780 99.0%
2021 88.69 41st 765 94.6%
2022 85.34 73rd 764 90.4%
2023 72.65 176th 762 76.9%
2024 80.03 114th 753 84.9%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Chickering

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 186 2 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1989 183 1 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1990 218 1 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1991 229 1 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1992 198 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1993 201 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1994 208 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1995 237 0 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1996 237 0 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1997 249 0 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1998 267 0 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 275
1999 260 2 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 271
2000 281 1 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2001 271 3 13 5 1 n/a n/a 0 293
2002 542 8 26 8 2 n/a n/a 0 586
2003 542 8 26 8 2 n/a n/a 0 586
2004 578 10 23 5 2 n/a n/a 0 618
2005 578 11 23 9 1 n/a n/a 0 622
2006 567 12 29 11 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2007 537 14 29 6 0 n/a n/a 7 593
2008 522 14 30 6 0 n/a n/a 8 580
2009 511 19 36 7 1 0 5 0 579
2010 495 18 44 8 1 0 6 0 572
2011 461 15 45 12 0 1 14 0 548
2012 425 17 42 13 0 0 15 0 512
2013 433 15 44 14 0 0 17 0 523
2014 408 16 43 20 1 0 16 0 504
2015 374 14 38 19 1 1 22 0 469
2016 367 13 43 27 1 1 23 0 475
2017 361 14 62 22 0 1 23 0 483
2018 357 18 76 19 0 1 21 0 492
2019 362 17 74 21 0 1 24 0 499
2020 352 17 73 22 0 1 25 0 490
2021 346 16 68 20 0 0 25 0 475
2022 352 17 68 19 0 0 33 0 489
2023 364 17 66 23 1 0 31 0 502

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 Chickering

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 197 n/a n/a n/a
1989 198 n/a n/a n/a
1990 228 n/a n/a n/a
1991 242 n/a n/a n/a
1992 200 n/a n/a n/a
1993 203 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 213 n/a n/a n/a
1995 250 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 250 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 261 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 275 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 271 n/a 0.0 0
2000 293 n/a 0.0 1
2001 293 n/a 0.0 0.7
2002 586 n/a n/a 0
2003 586 n/a n/a 0
2004 618 42.8 14.4 1.3
2005 622 42.2 14.7 1
2006 619 43.1 14.4 0.6
2007 593 42.0 14.1 n/a
2008 580 41.7 13.9 1.2
2009 579 40.8 14.2 1.2
2010 572 41.8 13.6 2.4
2011 548 41.2 13.2 3.1
2012 512 41.7 12.2 3.5
2013 523 42.8 12.1 2.7
2014 504 41.0 12.2 1.8
2015 469 39.0 12.0 3.4
2016 475 36.0 13.1 n/a
2017 483 40.3 11.9 n/a
2018 492 41.7 11.7 n/a
2019 499 40.8 12.2 n/a
2020 490 40.4 12.1 n/a
2021 475 39.0 12.1 n/a
2022 489 41.0 11.9 n/a
2023 502 44.8 11.1 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 Chickering

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 197 n/a n/a n/a
1989 198 n/a n/a n/a
1990 228 n/a n/a n/a
1991 242 n/a n/a n/a
1992 200 n/a n/a n/a
1993 203 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 213 n/a n/a n/a
1995 250 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 250 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 261 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 275 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 271 n/a 0.0 0
2000 293 n/a 0.0 1
2001 293 n/a 0.0 0.7
2002 586 n/a n/a 0
2003 586 n/a n/a 0
2004 618 42.8 14.4 1.3
2005 622 42.2 14.7 1
2006 619 43.1 14.4 0.6
2007 593 42.0 14.1 n/a
2008 580 41.7 13.9 1.2
2009 579 40.8 14.2 1.2
2010 572 41.8 13.6 2.4
2011 548 41.2 13.2 3.1
2012 512 41.7 12.2 3.5
2013 523 42.8 12.1 2.7
2014 504 41.0 12.2 1.8
2015 469 39.0 12.0 3.4
2016 475 36.0 13.1 n/a
2017 483 40.3 11.9 n/a
2018 492 41.7 11.7 n/a
2019 499 40.8 12.2 n/a
2020 490 40.4 12.1 n/a
2021 475 39.0 12.1 n/a
2022 489 41.0 11.9 n/a
2023 502 44.8 11.1 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 Chickering

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $330 (1.7%) $18,563 (98.2%) $18,894
2020 $258 (1.3%) $19,203 (98.7%) $19,461
2021 $640 (3.1%) $20,071 (96.9%) $20,711

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chickering

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 113th of 928 Elementary schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chickering)8369.1
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dover)8369.1
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chickering)8665
 21.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dover)8665
 21.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chickering)8755.8
 31.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dover)8755.8
 31.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chickering)8779.1
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dover)8779.1
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chickering)8461
 23%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dover)8461
 23%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chickering)8571.4
 13.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dover)8571.4
 13.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Chickering)8559.7
 25.3%
   5th Grade Science (Dover)8459.7
 24.3%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chickering)8462.3
 21.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Dover)8462.3
 21.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Chickering)8771.5
 15.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Dover)8771.5
 15.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Chickering)8559.7
 25.3%
   All Grades Science (Dover)8459.7
 24.3%
   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 Students499502
 0.6%
African American1717
American Indian01
Asian7466
 10.8%
Hispanic2123
 9.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White362364
 0.6%
Two or More Races2431
 29.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chickering

In the 2022-23 school year, 502 students attended Chickering.

Yes. Chickering ranks in the top 6.1% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

Students at Chickering are 73% White, 13% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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