Dedham

The Dedham school district in Massachusetts serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district maintains a relatively consistent level of performance, with most schools earning a 3-star or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Two elementary schools stand out in the district: Greenlodge Elementary and Oakdale Elementary. Greenlodge consistently performs above the district and state averages on MCAS tests, with over 70% of students proficient or better in Mathematics. Oakdale also outperforms the district and state, with nearly 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts. Meanwhile, Dedham High School maintains a strong 91.3% four-year graduation rate, despite not being the highest performing school in the district.

Across the district, student-teacher ratios are relatively low, ranging from 9.4 at Dedham Middle School to 13.6 at the Early Childhood Center. Spending per student varies, from $21,736 at Riverdale Elementary to $25,253 at the Early Childhood Center, with the district average around $22,500 per student. These metrics, along with the district's overall performance, suggest a level of quality and stability in the Dedham school system, with opportunities to further investigate equity and share best practices from the top-performing schools.