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#1564 of 1,793 schools in MA

Daniel Webster

Elementary School · Marshfield

1456 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA 02050

Enrollment

271

Student-Teacher

10:1

Score

4.3

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,564 of 1,793

In Marshfield

#7 of 7

public schools

In district

#7 of 7

Marshfield

School environment

8.1 / 10

Excellent

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Daniel Webster

4.3/10

Elementary School in Marshfield · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.1/10

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About Daniel Webster

Daniel Webster is a public elementary school in Marshfield, MA, part of Marshfield. Daniel Webster serves approximately 271 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Daniel Webster has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,564 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Daniel Webster show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.5 pts below district
  • This school 4.3 · Below Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-4.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+7.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-12.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,363
Chronic Absenteeism7.7%

Daniel Webster — Students at Daniel Webster score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 60.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 63.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
59%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
65.3%
ELA
76.5%
2019
Math
72.8%
ELA
75.8%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
54.8%
ELA
66.3%
2022
Math
55.5%
ELA
51.3%
2023
Math
52.3%
ELA
42.3%
2024
Math
55.7%
ELA
52.7%
2025
Math
49.3%
ELA
38.7%

* 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: 2.0/10.

How Daniel Webster Compares

See how Daniel Webster performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.3/10
13th percentile in MA
Academic
5.7/10
Average
Growth
2.0/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
8.1/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
27 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
7.7%

Location

1456 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA 02050

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Daniel Webster may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Alden School (rated 8.0/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Duxbury), which scores notably higher. Another option is Jenkins Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 6.9 miles away, in nearby Scituate), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Eames Way School (rated 7.2/10, 3.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Marshfield, see our Marshfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 8.5 mi
School Distance Rating
South River Marshfield 1.5 mi 7.1
Gov Edward Winslow Marshfield 2.1 mi 5.7
Duxbury High Duxbury 3.5 mi 9.1
Furnace Brook Middle Marshfield 2.7 mi 6.2
Alden School Duxbury 3.6 mi 8.0
Duxbury Middle Duxbury 3.6 mi 8.1
Eames Way School Marshfield 3.2 mi 7.2
Martinson Elementary Marshfield 2.9 mi 4.8
Marshfield High Marshfield 2.9 mi 6.9
Chandler Elementary Duxbury 5.0 mi 6.6
ELEMENTS MONTESSORI Duxbury 5.1 mi
North Pembroke Elementary Pembroke 4.8 mi 6.6
BAY FARM MONTESSORI ACADEMY Duxbury 6.3 mi 6.0
Jenkins Elementary School Scituate 6.9 mi 7.5
INLY SCHOOL Scituate 6.4 mi 6.9
Kingston Elementary Kingston 7.9 mi 3.9
Hobomock Elementary Pembroke 6.4 mi 4.3
Pembroke High School Pembroke 6.4 mi 6.7
Kingston Intermediate Kingston 8.1 mi 5.5
Hedge Plymouth 8.5 mi 5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02050 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$125,436

Median Home Value

$622,600

Median Rent

$1,620/mo

Population

25,903

College Educated

52.8%

Homeownership

81.1%

Avg Commute

36.3 min

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Median Age

46.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Daniel Webster

What grades does Daniel Webster serve?

Daniel Webster serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Daniel Webster?

Daniel Webster has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Webster?

The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Webster is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Daniel Webster rank in MA?

Daniel Webster ranks #1,564 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Daniel Webster's MySchoolScout rating?

Daniel Webster has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Webster?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Daniel Webster has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Daniel Webster a charter school?

No, Daniel Webster is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Daniel Webster a Title I school?

No, Daniel Webster is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
23 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
271
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.7%

District

Marshfield
District Enrollment
3,672
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,363
District Rank
#7 of 7

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