Of the 535 students who took part in the MCAS, 34.2% met the testing standard while 6.2% 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 fell by 12.6% 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, 200,905 students took the science test in Massachusetts with 86,558 students passing, 1.5% less 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 | 17.1% | 4.9% |
| Dedham High School | 42.7% | 9.9% |
| Dedham Middle School | 29.9% | 2.1% |
| Greenlodge School | 29.2% | 6.3% |
| Oakdale School | 40.8% | 8.2% |
| Riverdale School | 44% | 12% |
