Dever Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 325 Mt Vernon Street
       Dorchester, MA  02125


(617) 635-8694

District: Boston

SchoolDigger Rank:
814th of 928 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,042 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  374

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.8%
African American:
21.7%
White:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.2% Help


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Compare Details Dever Elementary School ranks worse than 87.7% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 43rd among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.8%), African American (21.7%), White (10.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dever Elementary School is 8.7, which is the 16th best among 66 elementary schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dever Elementary School is $29,042, which is the 25th highest among 66 elementary schools in the Boston School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dever Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dever Elementary School 814th of 928 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Dever Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Boston:

SchoolDigger ranks Boston 311th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dever Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dever Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 3.95 858th 884 2.9%
2004 7.20 831st 882 5.8%
2005 11.06 801st 887 9.7%
2006 9.73 845th 911 7.2%
2007 4.45 883rd 911 3.1%
2008 3.37 896th 908 1.3%
2009 1.82 901st 909 0.9%
2010 6.73 872nd 920 5.2%
2011 7.59 878th 924 5.0%
2012 5.85 888th 930 4.5%
2013 4.07 903rd 928 2.7%
2014 10.33 858th 926 7.3%
2015 8.09 873rd 914 4.5%
2016 4.40 915th 932 1.8%
2017 28.52 705th 938 24.8%
2018 17.30 808th 934 13.5%
2019 23.44 762nd 942 19.1%
2021 11.61 843rd 936 9.9%
2022 13.29 827th 932 11.3%
2023 14.24 814th 928 12.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dever Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.14 84th 244 65.6%
2019 60.82 54th 258 79.1%
2021 46.62 86th 240 64.2%
2022 58.20 56th 267 79.0%
2023 52.63 72nd 264 72.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Dever Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.63 683rd 886 22.9%
2019 40.90 561st 896 37.4%
2021 23.56 740th 894 17.2%
2022 24.06 755th 905 16.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dever Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.72 518th 685 24.4%
2019 41.14 426th 700 39.1%
2021 26.94 566th 705 19.7%
2022 24.33 638th 772 17.4%
2023 23.91 639th 757 15.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Dever Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.26 6th 17 64.7%
2021 66.43 4th 17 76.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Dever Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.04 744th 893 16.7%
2019 20.99 757th 902 16.1%
2021 15.65 765th 898 14.8%
2022 13.64 802nd 901 11.0%
2023 17.23 756th 887 14.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Dever Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.30 483rd 665 27.4%
2021 32.43 429th 632 32.1%
2022 24.67 547th 672 18.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Dever Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.18 809th 898 9.9%
2019 28.92 693rd 907 23.6%
2021 10.98 838th 904 7.3%
2022 14.45 807th 908 11.1%
2023 14.48 795th 896 11.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Tested In Person students at Dever Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.16 879th 925 5.0%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Dever Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.78 285th 399 28.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Dever Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.65 36th 174 79.3%
2019 39.93 105th 172 39.0%
2021 31.06 125th 166 24.7%
2022 56.01 60th 173 65.3%
2023 36.33 111th 167 33.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dever Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.82 268th 379 29.3%
2019 47.66 201st 398 49.5%
2021 33.86 247th 379 34.8%
2022 28.01 319th 401 20.4%
2023 30.45 314th 420 25.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Hispanic 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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Saturday, May 28, 2022

Open Quote The school has no clue how to deal with students with disabilities. Do Not enroll your child here!!! The only family engagement from this school is when they start calling your every day to report your disabled child is too much for them and they will not follow the IEP!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dever Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 157 182 4 141 7 n/a n/a 0 491
1989 165 203 10 149 5 n/a n/a 0 532
1990 160 229 17 138 6 n/a n/a 0 550
1991 147 215 19 129 4 n/a n/a 0 514
1992 113 211 22 140 4 n/a n/a 0 490
1993 126 214 28 134 5 n/a n/a 0 507
1994 97 214 19 151 4 n/a n/a 0 485
1995 95 214 31 186 11 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 95 214 31 186 11 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 93 235 32 191 10 n/a n/a 0 561
1998 88 250 36 200 9 n/a n/a 0 583
1999 88 250 35 190 8 n/a n/a 0 571
2000 81 214 44 190 2 n/a n/a 0 531
2001 79 194 49 184 2 n/a n/a 0 508
2002 53 194 35 222 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2003 53 194 35 222 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2004 47 193 25 230 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2005 37 178 26 258 1 n/a n/a 0 500
2006 35 172 29 249 0 n/a n/a 8 493
2007 22 175 23 225 1 n/a n/a 7 453
2008 28 177 31 233 1 n/a n/a 10 480
2009 29 170 39 232 3 0 11 0 484
2010 26 157 43 239 3 0 12 0 480
2011 26 135 42 267 2 1 9 0 482
2012 19 144 38 333 2 0 7 0 543
2013 18 150 37 369 1 0 9 0 584
2014 19 145 44 363 0 1 11 0 583
2015 21 139 42 310 1 1 10 0 524
2016 18 137 33 298 1 1 10 0 498
2017 18 95 23 267 1 1 10 0 415
2018 18 90 22 217 2 1 6 0 356
2019 21 105 18 258 2 0 6 0 410
2020 24 109 17 245 3 1 10 0 409
2021 30 87 16 213 2 1 5 0 354
2022 34 85 11 234 1 1 6 0 372
2023 40 81 11 235 2 1 4 0 374

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 Dever Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 n/a n/a n/a
1989 532 n/a n/a n/a
1990 550 n/a n/a n/a
1991 514 n/a n/a n/a
1992 490 n/a n/a n/a
1993 507 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 485 n/a n/a n/a
1995 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 561 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 583 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 571 n/a 0.0 94.9
2000 531 n/a 0.0 89.8
2001 508 n/a 0.0 87.2
2002 505 n/a n/a 88.1
2003 505 n/a n/a 88.1
2004 496 30.0 16.5 92.7
2005 500 37.0 13.5 89.8
2006 493 30.0 16.4 88
2007 453 37.0 12.2 93.9
2008 480 37.7 12.7 91.1
2009 484 39.1 12.4 93.2
2010 480 38.1 12.5 92.3
2011 482 37.0 12.9 90.2
2012 543 36.5 14.8 88
2013 584 39.9 14.6 84.1
2014 583 41.1 14.1 87.8
2015 524 37.0 14.1 83.2
2016 498 31.0 16.0 n/a
2017 415 28.8 14.3 n/a
2018 356 34.3 10.3 n/a
2019 410 36.1 11.3 n/a
2020 409 38.8 10.5 n/a
2021 354 39.4 8.9 n/a
2022 372 39.9 9.3 n/a
2023 374 42.9 8.7 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 Dever Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 n/a n/a n/a
1989 532 n/a n/a n/a
1990 550 n/a n/a n/a
1991 514 n/a n/a n/a
1992 490 n/a n/a n/a
1993 507 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 485 n/a n/a n/a
1995 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 561 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 583 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 571 n/a 0.0 94.9
2000 531 n/a 0.0 89.8
2001 508 n/a 0.0 87.2
2002 505 n/a n/a 88.1
2003 505 n/a n/a 88.1
2004 496 30.0 16.5 92.7
2005 500 37.0 13.5 89.8
2006 493 30.0 16.4 88
2007 453 37.0 12.2 93.9
2008 480 37.7 12.7 91.1
2009 484 39.1 12.4 93.2
2010 480 38.1 12.5 92.3
2011 482 37.0 12.9 90.2
2012 543 36.5 14.8 88
2013 584 39.9 14.6 84.1
2014 583 41.1 14.1 87.8
2015 524 37.0 14.1 83.2
2016 498 31.0 16.0 n/a
2017 415 28.8 14.3 n/a
2018 356 34.3 10.3 n/a
2019 410 36.1 11.3 n/a
2020 409 38.8 10.5 n/a
2021 354 39.4 8.9 n/a
2022 372 39.9 9.3 n/a
2023 374 42.9 8.7 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dever Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,285 (9.4%) $22,062 (90.6%) $24,347
2020 $1,967 (7.6%) $23,894 (92.4%) $25,862
2021 $2,338 (8.1%) $26,704 (91.9%) $29,042

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dever Elementary School

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 762nd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 814th of 928 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dever Elementary School)5120.5
 30.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3932.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dever Elementary School)6536.4
 28.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Boston)3427.7
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dever Elementary School)1831.3
 13.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3326.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dever Elementary School)2414.6
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Boston)3327.6
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dever Elementary School)2310.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3831.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dever Elementary School)3119.2
 11.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Boston)3424.8
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Dever Elementary School)178.5
 8.5%
   5th Grade Science (Boston)2423.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dever Elementary School)3016.3
 13.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Boston)3629.3
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Dever Elementary School)4019.9
 20.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Boston)3325.6
 7.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Dever Elementary School)178.5
 8.5%
   All Grades Science (Boston)2523.1
 1.9%
   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 Students410374
 8.8%
African American10581
 22.9%
American Indian22
Asian1811
 38.9%
Hispanic258235
 8.9%
Pacific Islander01
White2140
 90.5%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%


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Students at Dever Elementary School are 63% Hispanic, 22% African American, 11% White, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Dever Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.3% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 374 students attended Dever Elementary School.


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