Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Anne T. Dunphy School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anne T. Dunphy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Anne T. Dunphy School's student population of 123 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We wish to guide our children toward a lifelong love of learning for its own sake; toward an appreciation of the limitless power of knowledge; toward a vision of the future founded on lessons of the past; toward reverence for health of mind and body; towa
School Rankings
Anne T. Dunphy School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anne T. Dunphy School is 0.11, 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
#273 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
n/a
10%
White
94%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anne T. Dunphy School's ranking?
Anne T. Dunphy School is ranked #273 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Anne T. Dunphy School often compared to?
Anne T. Dunphy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hingham Regional Elementary School, Hatfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Anne T. Dunphy School?
123 students attend Anne T. Dunphy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Anne T. Dunphy School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anne T. Dunphy School?
Anne T. Dunphy School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Anne T. Dunphy School offer ?
Anne T. Dunphy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Anne T. Dunphy School part of?
Anne T. Dunphy School is part of Williamsburg School District.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2022
Minority students will perform better. Minority teachers are in a position to put a stop to negative stereotypes and act as role models and mentors for students of color. Teachers who can relate to their students'' backgrounds usually are better able to look past biases of their abilities.
5 12/9/2018
This is the best elementary school I have ever delt with. I hope they don''t change a thing. The teachers and principle office are very friendly and really care about the kids. It''s rare these days to have a great school like this one.
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