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#1297 of 1,793 schools in MA
Dever Elementary School
Elementary School · Boston
325 Mt Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125
Enrollment
406
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
406
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,297 of 1,793
In Dorchester
#20 of 29
public schools
In district
#79 of 109
Boston
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About Dever Elementary School
Dever Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dorchester, MA, part of Boston. Dever Elementary School serves approximately 406 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Dever Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,297 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Dever Elementary School show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 9.7:1 students to teachers, Dever Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
42% of students at Dever Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Dever Elementary School — Students at Dever Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 90 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: 5.4/10.
How Dever Elementary School Compares
See how Dever Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
325 Mt Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dever Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Perry Elementary School (rated 9.7/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby South Boston), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mather Elementary School (rated 7.3/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Clap Elementary School (rated 6.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Dorchester, see our Dorchester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02125 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,810
Median Home Value
$645,400
Median Rent
$1,897/mo
Population
33,069
College Educated
41.8%
Homeownership
35.2%
Avg Commute
31.2 min
Poverty Rate
23.4%
Median Age
34.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dever Elementary School
What grades does Dever Elementary School serve?
Dever Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Dever Elementary School?
Dever Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dever Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dever Elementary School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dever Elementary School rank in MA?
Dever Elementary School ranks #1,297 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Dever Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dever Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Dever Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dever Elementary School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dever Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dever Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dever Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dever Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8694
Resources & Links
District
Boston- District Enrollment
- 45,742
- Schools in District
- 109
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $37,200
- District Rank
- #79 of 109
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