Dawson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

155 Salisbury St, Holden, MA

Wachusett Public Schools

488 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Melissa Wallace

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
68%

Reading Proficiency
64%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

64%

Math Proficiency

68%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 36	Full Time Teachers 36
Teachers in First or Second Year 13.3%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female 52%	Male 48%
White 78%	Hispanic 8.6%
Asian 5.1%	Two or more races 4.5%
Black 3.3%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

9/2/2021

We’ve had nothing but great experiences at Dawson. My son is in 4th grade and was struggling his first few days of first grade (unbeknownst to me). I was called in for a team meeting on day 3. At first I was horrified thinking they were going to tell me my kid was being a terror or something, but th...

5.0 parent

3/30/2017

We love Dawson! My oldest is out now, and was very well prepared for middle school... my little two are in 4th & 2nd and are super happy!

1.0 parent

1/15/2017

Dawson school has one of the most intolerant school staff towards Children who are slow starters, Instead of working those kids they pulled them back by making them feel bad with everyday complaining. We ultimately moved ours to Davis hill school and here he is now doing great with exceptional acade...

1.0 parent

5/9/2016

Dawson school has one of the most difficult and unpleasant staff. The administration in this school is not responsive to children's needs. I am so glad that this is my daughter's last year here. When you are at this school, you really have to be your child's biggest advocate , otherwise they will dr...

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Massachusetts Worcester County Holden 01520

Dawson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Holden, MA, in the Holden neighborhood, and is served by the Wachusett Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 488 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Dawson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $598,929. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wachusett Regional High School, Bancroft School, Notre Dame Academy, and more. Learn more about what Holden has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dawson Elementary School.

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