Very Good
#559 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 31% in state
David Mindess
Elementary School · Ashland · Ashland, MA
An Ashland elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
90 Concord Street, Ashland, MA 01721
- Math 54% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at David Mindess score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where David Mindess sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated779/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashland), 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
$127,106
Median home value
$586,000
Median rent
$2,334/mo
College educated
59.5%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01721; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pincushion Hill Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Metrowest Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Barbieri ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| St Bridget SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 207 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ashland
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
David Mindess is listed in Ashland; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About David Mindess
David Mindess is a public elementary school in Ashland, MA, part of Ashland, serving approximately 667 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #559 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about David Mindess
What grades does David Mindess serve?
David Mindess serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend David Mindess?
David Mindess has an enrollment of approximately 667 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Mindess?
The student-teacher ratio at David Mindess is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does David Mindess rank in MA?
David Mindess ranks #559 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is David Mindess's MySchoolScout rating?
David Mindess has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 David Mindess?
Based on loaded state assessment records, David Mindess has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is David Mindess a charter school?
No, David Mindess is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is David Mindess a Title I school?
No, David Mindess is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 667
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (508) 881-0166
- Area population (ZIP 01721)
- 18,694
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
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 01721; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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