Very Good
#627 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 35% in state
Caleb Dustin Hunking School
Elementary School · Haverhill · Haverhill, MA
A Haverhill elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
480 So. Main Street, Haverhill, MA 01835
- Math 42% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Caleb Dustin Hunking School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 114 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Caleb Dustin Hunking School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,344/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Haverhill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,275
Median home value
$431,400
Median rent
$1,747/mo
College educated
40%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoodyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Bartlett School and Assessment CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 2–11 | 0.8 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Sacred Hearts SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Bradford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 465 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Haverhill
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 of 16
- District spending per student
- $20,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Caleb Dustin Hunking School is listed in Haverhill; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Caleb Dustin Hunking School
Caleb Dustin Hunking School is a public elementary school in Haverhill, MA, part of Haverhill, serving approximately 1,064 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #627 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Caleb Dustin Hunking School
What grades does Caleb Dustin Hunking School serve?
Caleb Dustin Hunking School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Caleb Dustin Hunking School?
Caleb Dustin Hunking School has an enrollment of approximately 1,064 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caleb Dustin Hunking School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caleb Dustin Hunking School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Caleb Dustin Hunking School rank in MA?
Caleb Dustin Hunking School ranks #627 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Caleb Dustin Hunking School's MySchoolScout rating?
Caleb Dustin Hunking School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Caleb Dustin Hunking School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Caleb Dustin Hunking School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Caleb Dustin Hunking School a charter school?
No, Caleb Dustin Hunking School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Caleb Dustin Hunking School a Title I school?
No, Caleb Dustin Hunking School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (978) 374-5787
- Area population (ZIP 01835)
- 14,637
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01835; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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