Dale Street

Summary:

Dale Street School is an exceptional elementary school located in Medfield, Massachusetts, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 389 students. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 44-50 out of over 900 schools in recent years.

Dale Street's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with MCAS proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.6 to 13.9 over the past few years, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. Interestingly, while the Medfield School District as a whole is highly ranked, Dale Street consistently outperforms the district's average MCAS proficiency rates, particularly in mathematics.

Another unique aspect of Dale Street is its racial diversity, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students compared to the other Medfield elementary schools. This diversity is reflected in the school's exceptional performance across different student subgroups, with Dale Street ranking among the top 6-70 elementary schools in Massachusetts for Asian, Hispanic, White, and low socioeconomic status students. This suggests that the school is effectively supporting the educational needs of a diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 45 Adams Street
       Medfield, MA  02052-1653


(508) 359-5538

District: Medfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
45th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,222 Help


Students who attend Dale Street usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Blake Middle
High:    Medfield Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.1%
Asian:
4.2%
Hispanic:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dale Street ranks better than 95.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.1%), Asian (4.2%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dale Street is 12.2, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Medfield School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dale Street is $16,222. 1 elementary schools in the Medfield School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dale Street:

SchoolDigger ranks Dale Street 45th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Dale Street in the ranking list.)

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Medfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Medfield 17th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dale Street

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Rank History for all students at Dale Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.68 51st 884 94.2%
2004 86.13 94th 882 89.3%
2005 85.27 108th 887 87.8%
2006 87.62 83rd 911 90.9%
2007 86.98 78th 911 91.4%
2008 80.05 168th 908 81.5%
2009 72.51 256th 909 71.8%
2010 75.43 230th 920 75.0%
2011 82.05 151st 924 83.7%
2012 77.80 203rd 930 78.2%
2013 75.30 228th 928 75.4%
2014 77.55 194th 926 79.0%
2015 84.45 106th 914 88.4%
2016 90.85 48th 932 94.8%
2017 89.21 60th 938 93.6%
2018 86.09 106th 934 88.7%
2019 82.20 142nd 942 84.9%
2021 92.32 50th 936 94.7%
2022 92.28 47th 932 95.0%
2023 93.31 44th 928 95.3%
2024 92.54 45th 916 95.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dale Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.68 419th 886 52.7%
2019 51.15 427th 896 52.3%
2021 80.22 113th 894 87.4%
2022 74.54 159th 905 82.4%
2023 80.75 78th 703 88.9%
2024 78.52 106th 731 85.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dale Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.71 56th 705 92.1%
2022 79.89 79th 772 89.8%
2023 84.77 55th 757 92.7%
2024 89.00 32nd 760 95.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Dale Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.63 47th 893 94.7%
2019 81.77 136th 902 84.9%
2021 91.63 44th 898 95.1%
2022 90.69 58th 901 93.6%
2023 92.49 35th 887 96.1%
2024 90.14 61st 886 93.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Dale Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.46 177th 656 73.0%
2019 78.94 95th 665 85.7%
2021 84.04 61st 632 90.3%
2022 78.91 83rd 672 87.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Dale Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.09 174th 898 80.6%
2019 79.73 162nd 907 82.1%
2021 90.72 54th 904 94.0%
2022 91.29 52nd 908 94.3%
2023 91.85 49th 896 94.5%
2024 92.57 34th 891 96.2%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Dale Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.78 45th 925 95.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Dale Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.58 3rd 141 97.9%
2024 87.25 6th 152 96.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dale Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.30 11th 379 97.1%
2019 81.63 39th 398 90.2%
2022 83.15 32nd 401 92.0%
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Rank History for White students at Dale Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.72 106th 772 86.3%
2019 78.19 128th 780 83.6%
2021 87.51 55th 765 92.8%
2022 88.05 50th 764 93.5%
2023 88.19 52nd 762 93.2%
2024 85.89 70th 753 90.7%
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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 Dale Street

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 272 3 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1989 297 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1990 446 2 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1991 401 4 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 414
1992 486 5 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 498
1993 325 4 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1994 341 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1995 367 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1996 367 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1997 452 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1998 465 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1999 474 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2000 511 0 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2001 496 1 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2002 461 2 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2003 461 2 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2004 472 2 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2005 474 3 17 6 2 n/a n/a 0 502
2006 497 0 14 3 0 n/a n/a 5 519
2007 459 3 12 4 0 n/a n/a 5 483
2008 450 4 11 8 0 n/a n/a 5 478
2009 472 1 16 10 0 0 8 0 507
2010 443 0 18 8 0 1 14 0 484
2011 416 2 18 5 0 3 10 0 454
2012 397 4 21 7 1 1 8 0 439
2013 379 3 19 7 1 0 12 0 421
2014 372 2 12 3 0 0 14 0 403
2015 372 3 13 4 0 0 13 0 405
2016 349 3 15 8 2 0 12 0 389
2017 319 3 13 17 2 0 15 0 369
2018 311 2 10 27 0 0 15 0 365
2019 322 3 12 27 3 0 10 0 377
2020 340 7 19 18 3 0 11 0 398
2021 349 6 19 19 0 0 14 0 407
2022 332 7 15 20 0 0 17 0 391
2023 333 8 19 14 1 0 14 0 389
2024 356 4 17 13 1 0 13 0 404

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 Dale Street

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 n/a n/a n/a
1989 301 n/a n/a n/a
1990 458 n/a n/a n/a
1991 414 n/a n/a n/a
1992 498 n/a n/a n/a
1993 338 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 351 n/a n/a n/a
1995 371 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 371 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 452 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 467 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 480 n/a 0.0 2.1
2000 519 n/a 0.0 2.1
2001 506 n/a 0.0 1.4
2002 482 n/a n/a 1.5
2003 482 n/a n/a 1.5
2004 494 39.0 12.7 2.4
2005 502 40.7 12.3 2.6
2006 519 34.3 15.1 1.9
2007 483 34.0 14.2 1.3
2008 478 30.5 15.7 1.9
2009 507 29.6 17.1 2
2010 484 30.8 15.6 2.7
2011 454 32.2 14.0 2
2012 439 29.2 15.0 3
2013 421 29.1 14.4 3.1
2014 403 30.5 13.1 3.2
2015 405 30.0 13.5 3
2016 389 30.0 12.9 n/a
2017 369 29.1 12.6 n/a
2018 365 28.9 12.6 n/a
2019 377 31.1 12.0 n/a
2020 398 30.1 13.2 n/a
2021 407 29.7 13.7 n/a
2022 391 27.9 13.9 n/a
2023 389 33.3 11.6 n/a
2024 404 32.8 12.2 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 Dale Street

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 n/a n/a n/a
1989 301 n/a n/a n/a
1990 458 n/a n/a n/a
1991 414 n/a n/a n/a
1992 498 n/a n/a n/a
1993 338 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 351 n/a n/a n/a
1995 371 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 371 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 452 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 467 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 480 n/a 0.0 2.1
2000 519 n/a 0.0 2.1
2001 506 n/a 0.0 1.4
2002 482 n/a n/a 1.5
2003 482 n/a n/a 1.5
2004 494 39.0 12.7 2.4
2005 502 40.7 12.3 2.6
2006 519 34.3 15.1 1.9
2007 483 34.0 14.2 1.3
2008 478 30.5 15.7 1.9
2009 507 29.6 17.1 2
2010 484 30.8 15.6 2.7
2011 454 32.2 14.0 2
2012 439 29.2 15.0 3
2013 421 29.1 14.4 3.1
2014 403 30.5 13.1 3.2
2015 405 30.0 13.5 3
2016 389 30.0 12.9 n/a
2017 369 29.1 12.6 n/a
2018 365 28.9 12.6 n/a
2019 377 31.1 12.0 n/a
2020 398 30.1 13.2 n/a
2021 407 29.7 13.7 n/a
2022 391 27.9 13.9 n/a
2023 389 33.3 11.6 n/a
2024 404 32.8 12.2 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 Dale Street

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $234 (1.5%) $15,410 (98.5%) $15,643
2020 $231 (1.5%) $14,785 (98.5%) $15,016
2021 $879 (5.4%) $15,343 (94.6%) $16,222

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dale Street

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 142nd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 44th of 928 Elementary schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dale Street)7168.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Medfield)7168.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dale Street)7082.7
 12.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Medfield)7082.2
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dale Street)7375.8
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Medfield)7375.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dale Street)6573
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Medfield)6573.2
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Dale Street)6466.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Medfield)6466.2
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dale Street)7272.1
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Medfield)7472.9
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Dale Street)6877.9
 9.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Medfield)7170.8
 0.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Dale Street)6466.3
 2.3%
   All Grades Science (Medfield)6970.6
 1.6%
   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 Students377389
 3.2%
African American38
 166.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian1219
 58.3%
Hispanic2714
 48.1%
Pacific Islander00
White322333
 3.4%
Two or More Races1014
 40%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dale Street

In the 2023-24 school year, 404 students attended Dale Street.

Students who attend Dale Street usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas Blake Middle
High : Medfield Senior High

Students at Dale Street are 88% White, 4% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Yes! Dale Street is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 45th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools.


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