Very Good
#374 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 21% in state
Based on limited data
L F Dewing
Elementary School · Tewksbury · Tewksbury, MA
A Tewksbury elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1469 Andover Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876
- Math 60% proficient (2009)
- Reading 64% proficient (2009)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at L F Dewing score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
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Where L F Dewing sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,125/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tewksbury), 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
$126,795
Median home value
$546,600
Median rent
$2,248/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01876; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph a Campbell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| Peter W ReillyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–4 | 1.7 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Pyne ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| High Plain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 544 | 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.
Tewksbury
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,013NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
L F Dewing is listed in Tewksbury; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About L F Dewing
L F Dewing is a public elementary school in Tewksbury, MA, part of Tewksbury, serving approximately 392 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #374 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about L F Dewing
What grades does L F Dewing serve?
L F Dewing serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend L F Dewing?
L F Dewing has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L F Dewing?
The student-teacher ratio at L F Dewing is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does L F Dewing rank in MA?
L F Dewing ranks #374 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is L F Dewing's MySchoolScout rating?
L F Dewing 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 L F Dewing?
Based on loaded state assessment records, L F Dewing has 60% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is L F Dewing a charter school?
No, L F Dewing is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is L F Dewing a Title I school?
No, L F Dewing is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (978) 640-7858
- Area population (ZIP 01876)
- 30,962
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- 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 01876; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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