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Dedham School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Dedham.

Students
2,668
Schools
7
Spent per student
$27,471
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
10:1
The gist

What stands out about Dedham School District

  • School Grade B: better than 56% of Connecticut districts
  • Math proficiency 6 pts above the state
  • 10 students per teacher

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Mashantucket.

PK–52 elementary schoolsLedyard School District
6–8Ledyard Middle SchoolLedyard School District
9–12Ledyard High SchoolLedyard School District

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency42%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts51%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)93%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$27,471 per student · 4% above MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 59%Support & administration 41%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 71%State 23%Federal 6%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
2,556’20
2,567’21
2,555’22
2,699’23
2,668’24

Up 4.4% since 2020.

Students
White 63%Hispanic 19%Black 10%Two or more races 6%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

7 public schools.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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