Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dolbeare ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dolbeare's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dolbeare ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dolbeare is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
84%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dolbeare's ranking?
Dolbeare is ranked #899 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dolbeare often compared to?
Dolbeareis often viewed alongside schools like Woodville School, Greenwood by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Dolbeare?
447 students attend Dolbeare.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dolbeare students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dolbeare?
Dolbeare has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dolbeare offer ?
Dolbeare offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dolbeare part of?
Dolbeare is part of Wakefield School District.
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