Below Average
#1451 of 1,793 schools in MA
Dighton Elementary
Elementary School · Dighton-rehoboth · Dighton, MA
A Dighton-rehoboth elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1250 Somerset Avenue, Dighton, MA 02715
- Math 35% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dighton Elementary score 36% 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 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dighton Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dighton), 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
$137,500
Median home value
$479,100
Median rent
$1,349/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
95.2%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02715; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–4 | 1.6 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Crystal Springs Inc.Private · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Edward F. Leddy PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK | 3.8 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 138 | 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.
Dighton-rehoboth
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,484NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dighton Elementary is listed in Dighton-Rehoboth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dighton Elementary
Dighton Elementary is a public elementary school in Dighton, MA, part of Dighton-rehoboth, serving approximately 463 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,451 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dighton Elementary
What grades does Dighton Elementary serve?
Dighton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Dighton Elementary?
Dighton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dighton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dighton Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dighton Elementary rank in MA?
Dighton Elementary ranks #1,451 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Dighton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dighton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Dighton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dighton Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dighton Elementary a charter school?
No, Dighton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dighton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dighton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (508) 669-4245
- Area population (ZIP 02715)
- 3,778
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 02715; 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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