D Top 93%

Dever Elementary School

Grades K-06 BOSTON, MA

Moved up 40 places from 2024 to 2025

#768 State Rank
C- District Grade
325 Mount Vernon Street, BOSTON, MA 02125
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
279 Students
90.6% Attendance Rate
31.1 Composite Score
View Homes

MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

15.8% Meeting or exceeding expectations

2% exceeding expectations

2023 16.5% 16.5%
2024 9.5% 9.5%
2025 15.8% 15.8%

Mathematics

25.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

3% exceeding expectations

2023 20.5% 20.5%
2024 16% 16%
2025 25.3% 25.3%

Science

19% Meeting or exceeding expectations
2023 9% 9%
2024 15% 15%
2025 19% 19%
View published results by year and grade
Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 32%—
2025English Language Arts04 13%2%
2025English Language Arts05 9%—
2025English Language Arts06 9%—
2025Mathematics03 46%2%
2025Mathematics04 15%—
2025Mathematics05 33%4%
2025Mathematics06 7%—
2025Science05 19%—
2024English Language Arts03 10%—
2024English Language Arts04 16%2%
2024English Language Arts05 10%—
2024English Language Arts06 2%—
2024Mathematics03 24%2%
2024Mathematics04 32%—
2024Mathematics05 2%—
2024Mathematics06 6%—
2024Science05 15%—
2023English Language Arts03 20%—
2023English Language Arts04 31%4%
2023English Language Arts05 11%—
2023English Language Arts06 4%—
2023Mathematics03 36%7%
2023Mathematics04 15%—
2023Mathematics05 19%—
2023Mathematics06 12%—
2023Science05 9%2%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

279 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic 63.4%
Black 21.9%
White 9%
Asian 2.9%
Multiracial 2.5%

Gender

49.8% Male
50.2% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 50.9%
Special Education 14.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch 86.7%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

90.6% Attendance Rate
32.7% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

325 Mount Vernon Street, BOSTON, MA

Get Directions
D-Rated School

Find Homes Near Dever Elementary School

Browse 4,361 homes for sale in BOSTON that are zoned for this D-rated school.

View Homes in BOSTON 4,361 View All Boston School District Schools
4,361 Homes Available

Ready to tour homes in BOSTON? Schedule a showing with our team.

Part of Boston School District

View all schools in this district, including elementary, middle, and high schools.

View District Details

Explore More Schools

Compare schools across Massachusetts by grade, location, and performance.

Browse All Districts

Other Schools in Boston School District

Explore more Combined and other schools in this district

A+

Boston Latin School

Combined • #20 State
→ A

Brooke Charter School Mattapan

Combined • #40 State
→ A+

Boston Latin Academy

Combined • #2 State
→ A-

O'Bryant School of Math & Science

Combined • #90 State
→ A

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Combined • #47 State
→ B

Excel Academy Charter School

Combined • #149 State
→
View All Boston School District Schools

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dever Elementary School's grade rating?

Dever Elementary School has earned a grade of D, ranked #768 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 93% of Massachusetts Combined schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Dever Elementary School?

Approximately 279 students are enrolled at Dever Elementary School.

How does Dever Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Dever Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (16% proficient), Mathematics (25% proficient), Science (19% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Dever Elementary School?

Dever Elementary School has an attendance rate of 90.6%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Dever Elementary School part of?

Dever Elementary School is part of Boston School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.