Enrollment
321
Elementary
DISTRICT 279 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DEDHAM·NCES 250405000546
Avery
336 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026 · (781) 310-5000 · Norfolk County
GRADES 01–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL321 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.2:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.7:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 61 | 19% |
| Grade 2 | 53 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 69 | 21% |
| Grade 4 | 74 | 23% |
| Grade 5 | 64 | 20% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Dedham. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
36.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -7.0pp since 2016
Math
34.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -6.0pp since 2016
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 36 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 34 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 7 points since 2016, while math scores are down about 6 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 36.0% | 34.0% |
| 2023-24 | 30.0% | 34.0% |
| 2022-23 | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2021-22 | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| 2020-21 | 47.0% | 21.0% |
| 2018-19 | 35.0% | 36.0% |
| 2017-18 | 38.0% | 45.0% |
| 2016-17 | 43.0% | 40.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Avery ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Norfolk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 34.0% | #606 of 920 | #96 of 104 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 36.0% | #557 of 920 | #91 of 104 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +5.0pp | #232 of 901 | #28 of 103 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 321 | #651 of 1,086 | #74 of 123 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.2:1 | #142 of 938 | #5 of 110 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.5% | #206 of 938 | #37 of 110 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
321
+41 (+15%) vs 2020
-8% since 1990-91, when it was 350
Student : Teacher
10.2:1
was 10.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 321 | 31.4 | 10.2:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 322 | 28.3 | 11.4:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 297 | 27.9 | 10.6:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 280 | 26 | 10.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 321 | 28.5 | 11.3:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 308 | 27 | 11.4:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 217 | 19 | 11.4:1 | 50% (109) |
| 2000-01 | 303 | N/A | N/A | 27% (81) |
| 1990-91 | 350 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Avery.
About Avery
Avery is a small elementary school in Massachusetts, with an address in Dedham. It enrolled 321 students in grades 1 through 5 for the 2024-25 school year.
Dedham (7 schools, 2,668 students) runs Avery.
White students account for 52% of enrollment at Avery. Enrollment also includes 29% Hispanic, 11% Black, 6% multiracial, and 3% Asian. The school's White share is 18 points below the 70% share among Norfolk County residents. The chance that two students picked at random at Avery belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 63%.
Federal staffing data show 31.4 full-time-equivalent teachers at Avery and a ratio of 10.2:1. That ratio is under the 12.2:1 average for elementary schools in Massachusetts.
Census estimates describe Norfolk County this way: median household income is about $130,739, 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of people live in poverty. The public schools of Norfolk County number 198 and enroll about 101,300.
The closest public school to Avery is Dedham High, about 0.1 miles away. Within five miles of Avery, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Avery has an NCES locale of Suburb: Large.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count climbed from 280 to 321.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Avery. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Norfolk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
730,082
Census ACS
Median income
$130,739
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
198
101,300 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Dedham
- Dedham HighHigh · 719 students
- Dedham Middle SchoolMiddle · 555 students
- GreenlodgeElementary · 320 students
- Early Childhood CenterElementary · 285 students
- OakdaleElementary · 262 students
- RiverdaleElementary · 206 students
Other schools in Dedham
- Dedham HighHigh · 719 students
- Dedham Middle SchoolMiddle · 555 students
- GreenlodgeElementary · 320 students
- Early Childhood CenterElementary · 285 students
- OakdaleElementary · 262 students
- RiverdaleElementary · 206 students
Nearby schools
- Dedham High0.1 mi · 719
- Dedham Middle School0.3 mi · 555
- Oakdale0.7 mi · 262
- Ohrenberger School1.1 mi · 477
- Beethoven Elementary School1.2 mi · 287
- Channing Elementary School1.4 mi · 194
Frequently asked questions
About AveryHow large is Avery?
Avery enrolls approximately 321 students in grades 01-05.
Is Avery an elementary, middle, or high school?
Avery is an elementary school covering grades 01-05.
How many students per teacher at Avery?
Approximately 10.2:1 students per teacher at Avery.
How diverse is Avery?
Avery reports a student body of 52% White, 29% Hispanic, 11% Black, 3% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Avery public or private?
Avery is a public K-12 school, overseen by Dedham.
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