Dawson vs Houghton Elementary
Dawson has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 5.8/10. In math proficiency, Dawson leads at 78.0%.
Dawson
Holden, MA
7.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
488 students
Houghton Elementary
Sterling, MA
5.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 4th
318 students
Ratings Comparison
| Metric | Dawson | Houghton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.9 | 7.2 |
| Growth Score | 8.6 | 5.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 0% | 0% |
| Environment Score | 3.3 | 4.4 |
| State Rank | #452 of 1,793 | #1,084 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 75th | 40th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Dawson | Houghton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 78.0% | 77.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 81.0% | 82.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Holden (01520) | Sterling (01564) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $147,582 | $136,027 |
| Median Home Value | $444,300 | $467,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,578 | $1,606 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 58.2% | 53.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 33 min |