Dever Elementary School

Students can enjoy a giant play structure at Dever Elementary School in Dorchester.

Dever Elementary School in Dorchester boasts an impressive entrance.

Dever Elementary School in Dorchester is situated just behing BC High School.

Dever Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

325 Mt Vernon St, Dorchester, MA

Columbia Point Neighborhood

Boston Public Schools

372 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Todd Fishburne

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Math Proficiency
22%

Reading Proficiency
12%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

12%

Math Proficiency

22%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

10:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

2.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

385:1

Student Diversity

Male

57.5%

Female

42.5%

Hispanic

62.8%

Black

21.7%

White

10.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.9%

Two or more races

1.1%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

5/28/2022

I would NOT recommend this school to anyone. It's the worst in the district and has been under state receivership for years yet has still been unable to turn their failing school around.

parent

2/25/2010

My duaghter has been going to this school for years..if shed ever left it in the middle of her elementary school years she'd die.Thats what makes it a perfect school for her.She is an exellent smart little girl who knows things that college students dont!Not everyhting but somethings.I definetly thi...

5.0 parent

5/6/2008

4.0 teacher

5/15/2007

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Massachusetts Suffolk County Dorchester 02125 Columbia Point

Dever Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Dorchester, MA and is served by the Boston Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 372 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Dever Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dr. William W. Henderson Inclusion Elementary School, Excel High School, Community Academy of Science & Health, and more. Learn more about what Dorchester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dever Elementary School.

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