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#807 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 45% in state
Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School
Elementary School · Bellingham · Bellingham, MA
A Bellingham elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
70 Harpin Street, Bellingham, MA 02019
- Math 48% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
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 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 42 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,265/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellingham), 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
$120,966
Median home value
$425,900
Median rent
$1,788/mo
College educated
40%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Rise Prep Mayoral AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 477 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Bellingham
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,417NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School is listed in Bellingham; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School
Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bellingham, MA, part of Bellingham, serving approximately 302 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #807 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School
What grades does Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School serve?
Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School?
Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School rank in MA?
Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School ranks #807 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 F Dipietro Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School a charter school?
No, Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (508) 883-8001
- Area population (ZIP 02019)
- 17,160
- Area average commute
- 35.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 02019; 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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