Joseph DeMello Elementary school

Joseph DeMello Elementary school

Public Elementary School | Grade 1-5
654 Dartmouth St,  South Dartmouth, MA
Dartmouth Public Schools
3.2
374 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Catherine Pavao
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
43%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9.4%
State Average
7.6%
Science
5.8%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
452:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.6%
White
85.2%
Two or more races
6.3%
Hispanic
5.1%
Black
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/10/2014
I love DeMello and Cushman schools! Great teachers, great kids all nestled in this great school.
1.0 parent
3/31/2012
I found many of my child's teachers to be over reliant on keeping children back. I couldn't believe how many children were kept back who were actually passing students just to raise MCAS scores. They don't have a good inschool tutor to help children who are behind and the class size seems overwhelmi...
5.0 parent
10/20/2010
Out of all of the public elementary schools in Dartmouth, this is by far the smallest with much more individualized attention per student.
2.0 other
4/17/2010
The teachers here who actually help kids with questions and don't yell it to them are very narrow. I'm not saying all of them are tough, there are a few God-sent teachers in the school. At lunch they yell to the kids to give them '5'. Omg, let them eat their lunches. its the only time they get to ta...

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Joseph DeMello Elementary school is a public school for students in grades 1-5 in South Dartmouth, MA and is served by the Dartmouth Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 374 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Joseph DeMello Elementary school has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $533,011. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dartmouth High School, New Bedford High School, Trinity Day Academy, and more. Learn more about what South Dartmouth has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Joseph DeMello Elementary school.

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