Very Good
#384 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 21% in state
Daniel Butler
Elementary School · Belmont
90 White Street, Belmont, MA 02478
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#384 of 1,793
In Belmont
#3 of 6
public schools
In district
#3 of 6
Belmont
Equity
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Daniel Butler
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About Daniel Butler
Daniel Butler is a public elementary school in Belmont, MA, part of Belmont. Daniel Butler serves approximately 321 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Daniel Butler has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #384 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Daniel Butler show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 7.3
- MA avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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Daniel Butler — Students at Daniel Butler score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 54 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.0/10.
How Daniel Butler Compares
See how Daniel Butler performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
90 White Street, Belmont, MA 02478
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Daniel Butler may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hosmer (rated 9.0/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Watertown), which scores notably higher. Another option is James Russell Lowell (rated 8.9/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Watertown), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cunniff (rated 8.9/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Watertown), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Belmont, see our Belmont schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WALDORF HIGH SCHOOL OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY Belmont | 0.2 mi | 5.5 |
| James Russell Lowell Watertown | 0.7 mi | 8.9 |
| BELMONT DAY SCHOOL Belmont | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| ARLINGTON SCHOOL Belmont | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Watertown Middle Watertown | 0.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Cunniff Watertown | 0.9 mi | 8.9 |
| Watertown High Watertown | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Roger E Wellington Belmont | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Winthrop L Chenery Middle Belmont | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| BELMONT HILL SCHOOL Belmont | 1.5 mi | 7.2 |
| James Fitzgerald Elementary School Waltham | 1.2 mi | 6.0 |
| Belmont High Belmont | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Mary Lee Burbank Belmont | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Hosmer Watertown | 1.6 mi | 9.0 |
| Winn Brook Belmont | 1.5 mi | 8.1 |
| PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND Watertown | 1.8 mi | 8.8 |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL, INC DBA JCDS BOSTONS Watertown | 1.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Lincoln-Eliot Newton | 1.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Brackett Arlington | 1.9 mi | 8.2 |
| GANN ACADEMY-THE NEW JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Waltham | 1.6 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02478 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$177,790
Median Home Value
$1,108,800
Median Rent
$2,382/mo
Population
26,966
College Educated
80.1%
Homeownership
64.4%
Avg Commute
29.5 min
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Median Age
42.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Birch Meadow Reading, MA | 7.8 |
| Center Longmeadow, MA | 7.8 |
| Colegrove Park Elementary North Adams, MA | 7.8 |
| Harvard-Kent Elementary School Charlestown, MA | 7.8 |
| Josiah Haynes Sudbury, MA | 7.8 |
| McCarthy-Towne School Acton, MA | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Daniel Butler
What grades does Daniel Butler serve?
Daniel Butler serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Daniel Butler?
Daniel Butler has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Butler?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Butler is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Daniel Butler rank in MA?
Daniel Butler ranks #384 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Daniel Butler's MySchoolScout rating?
Daniel Butler has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Daniel Butler?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Daniel Butler has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Daniel Butler a charter school?
No, Daniel Butler is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daniel Butler a Title I school?
No, Daniel Butler is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (617) 993-5550
Resources & Links
District
Belmont- District Enrollment
- 4,424
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,090
- District Rank
- #3 of 6
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