Of the 1,288 students who took part in the MCAS, 42.4% met the testing standard while 7.9% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Dedham Public Schools District students who met or exceeded expectations grew by 9.6% from the previous school year.
Dedham Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Norfolk County and has a main office in Dedham.
In the 2022-23 school year, 467,110 students took the math test in Massachusetts with 196,011 students passing, 3.3% more than the year before.
Massachusetts spends more money on K-12 education per pupil than most other states, ranking fifth in the nation, according to a 2025 report. The state allocates over $24,000 per pupil, totaling $22.5 billion annually.
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Avery School | 32.4% | 3.4% |
| Dedham High School | 55% | 13.9% |
| Dedham Middle School | 39.1% | 7.7% |
| Greenlodge School | 51.2% | 8% |
| Oakdale School | 45.8% | 8.3% |
| Riverdale School | 42.4% | 6.5% |
