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#1208 of 1,793 schools in MA
Dudley Elementary
Elementary School · Dudley-charlton Reg · Dudley, MA
A Dudley-charlton Reg elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16 School Street, Dudley, MA 01571
- Math 46% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dudley Elementary score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 Dudley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average299/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dudley), 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
$85,179
Median home value
$372,400
Median rent
$1,188/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01571; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Park Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 734 | Compare → |
| Alfred M ChaffeeEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–2 | 3.6 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Heritage SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 2–4 | Not available | 448 | 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.
Dudley-charlton Reg
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,962NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dudley Elementary is listed in Dudley-Charlton Reg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dudley Elementary
Dudley Elementary is a public elementary school in Dudley, MA, part of Dudley-charlton Reg, serving approximately 333 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,208 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dudley Elementary
What grades does Dudley Elementary serve?
Dudley Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Dudley Elementary?
Dudley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dudley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dudley Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dudley Elementary rank in MA?
Dudley Elementary ranks #1,208 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Dudley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dudley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Dudley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dudley Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dudley Elementary a charter school?
No, Dudley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dudley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dudley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (508) 943-3351
- Area population (ZIP 01571)
- 11,886
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 01571; 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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