Dedham School District
- 100 WHITING AVE
- DEDHAM, MA 02026
- (781) 326-5622
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 78.3% | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $15,330 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.8 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,857 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 223 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,857 | 12.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 131 |
| Kindergarten Students | 199 |
| 1st Grade Students | 231 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 233 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 228 |
| 4th Grade Students | 204 |
| 5th Grade Students | 235 |
| 6th Grade Students | 217 |
| 7th Grade Students | 204 |
| 8th Grade Students | 242 |
| 9th Grade Students | 206 |
| 10th Grade Students | 218 |
| 11th Grade Students | 201 |
| 12th Grade Students | 161 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 82 |
| Hispanic | 265 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 194 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,302 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,534 |
| Female | 1,376 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 223 | 12.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 5 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 144 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 64 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 99 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 6 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | 7 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 82 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 11 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 6 |
| School Administrators | 11 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 16 |
| Student Support Services | 31 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 7 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $48,545,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $37,252,000 | 76.7% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $35,212,000 | 72.5% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $604,000 | 1.2% |
| School Lunch | $413,000 | 0.9% |
| District Activity Receipts | $109,000 | 0.2% |
| Private Contributions | $78,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $836,000 | 1.7% |
| Total State Revenues | $9,657,000 | 19.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $3,692,000 | 7.6% |
| Transportation Programs | $945,000 | 1.9% |
| Other Programs | $40,000 | 0.08% |
| Non-Specified | $81,000 | 0.2% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $4,899,000 | 10.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,636,000 | 3.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $277,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $816,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $392,000 | 0.8% |
| Through State - Other | $124,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Other | $27,000 | 0.06% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $44,135,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $27,398,000 | 62.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $15,840,000 | 35.9% |
| Student Support | $3,687,000 | 7.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,524,000 | 5.2% |
| General Administration Support | $1,590,000 | 3.3% |
| School Administration Support | $1,727,000 | 3.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,073,000 | 8.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,202,000 | 2.5% |
| Other Support Services | $1,037,000 | 2.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $897,000 | 2.0% |
| Food Services | $897,000 | 1.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 78.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 188 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 18 | 2.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Dedham School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 7
- Students: 2,857
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 223
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| AVERY SCHOOL | ||||
123 High St
Dedham, MA Public | 1-5 | 226 | 9.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DEDHAM HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
140 Whiting Ave
Dedham, MA Public | 9-12 | 786 | 12.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DEDHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
70 Whiting Ave
Dedham, MA Public | 6-8 | 663 | 12.2 |  Review This School |
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| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
322 Sprague St
Dedham, MA Public | Unknown | 330 | 20.9 | Review This School |
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| GREENLODGE SCHOOL | ||||
191 Greenlodge St
Dedham, MA Public | 1-5 | 326 | 14.5 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| OAKDALE SCHOOL | ||||
147 Cedar St
Dedham, MA Public | 1-5 | 351 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| RIVERDALE SCHOOL | ||||
143 Needham St
Dedham, MA Public | 1-5 | 228 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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