Very Good
#363 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 20% in state
Joseph Demello
Elementary School · Dartmouth · South Dartmouth, MA
A Dartmouth elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
654 Dartmouth Street, South Dartmouth, MA 02748
- Math 55% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph Demello score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 Joseph Demello 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 72Very Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,455
Median home value
$482,500
Median rent
$1,362/mo
College educated
45.2%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02748; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John B DevallesEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| James B CongdonEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Betsey B WinslowEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 234 | 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.
Dartmouth
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Joseph Demello is listed in Dartmouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph Demello
Joseph Demello is a public elementary school in South Dartmouth, MA, part of Dartmouth, serving approximately 331 students in grades 1st-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #363 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph Demello
What grades does Joseph Demello serve?
Joseph Demello serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Joseph Demello?
Joseph Demello has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Demello?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Demello is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph Demello rank in MA?
Joseph Demello ranks #363 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Joseph Demello's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph Demello has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Joseph Demello?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph Demello has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joseph Demello a charter school?
No, Joseph Demello is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph Demello a Title I school?
No, Joseph Demello is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (508) 996-6750
- Area population (ZIP 02748)
- 11,501
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.8
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 02748; 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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