Very Good
#442 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 25% in state
George H Potter
Elementary School · Dartmouth · North Dartmouth, MA
A Dartmouth elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
185 Cross Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
- Math 49% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George H Potter score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
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 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 George H Potter 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,665
Median home value
$460,400
Median rent
$1,384/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02747; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddie KampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Meeting Street/the Schwartz CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Friends AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Nazarene Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 200 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Dartmouth
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,799NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
George H Potter is listed in Dartmouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George H Potter
George H Potter is a public elementary school in North Dartmouth, MA, part of Dartmouth, serving approximately 417 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #442 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George H Potter
What grades does George H Potter serve?
George H Potter serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend George H Potter?
George H Potter has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George H Potter?
The student-teacher ratio at George H Potter is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George H Potter rank in MA?
George H Potter ranks #442 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is George H Potter's MySchoolScout rating?
George H Potter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 George H Potter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George H Potter has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is George H Potter a charter school?
No, George H Potter is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George H Potter a Title I school?
No, George H Potter is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (508) 996-8259
- Area population (ZIP 02747)
- 21,500
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 02747; 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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