B+ Top 34%

Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary School

Grades K-05 STOUGHTON, MA

Moved down 20 places from 2024 to 2025

#282 State Rank
B District Grade
131 Pine Street, STOUGHTON, MA 02072
Diverse High Attendance 96%
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
389 Students
96% Attendance Rate
51.2 Composite Score
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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

49.7% Meeting or exceeding expectations

9% exceeding expectations

2023 43% 43%
2024 48.3% 48.3%
2025 49.7% 49.7%

Mathematics

44.7% Meeting or exceeding expectations

6.7% exceeding expectations

2023 37% 37%
2024 43% 43%
2025 44.7% 44.7%

Science

42% Meeting or exceeding expectations

8% exceeding expectations

2023 44% 44%
2024 47% 47%
2025 42% 42%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 42%7%
2025English Language Arts04 56%12%
2025English Language Arts05 51%8%
2025Mathematics03 37%6%
2025Mathematics04 46%8%
2025Mathematics05 51%6%
2025Science05 42%8%
2024English Language Arts03 63%6%
2024English Language Arts04 56%4%
2024English Language Arts05 26%3%
2024Mathematics03 49%10%
2024Mathematics04 41%9%
2024Mathematics05 39%4%
2024Science05 47%3%
2023English Language Arts03 47%10%
2023English Language Arts04 36%4%
2023English Language Arts05 46%2%
2023Mathematics03 40%5%
2023Mathematics04 35%4%
2023Mathematics05 36%5%
2023Science05 44%7%

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

389 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 49.1%
Black 28%
Hispanic 9%
Multiracial 6.9%
Asian 6.2%

Gender

53% Male
47% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 10.5%
Special Education 20.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch 37.3%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

96% Attendance Rate
7.5% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

131 Pine Street, STOUGHTON, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary School's grade rating?

Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary School has earned a grade of B+, ranked #282 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 34% of Massachusetts Elementary 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 Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary School?

Approximately 389 students are enrolled at Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary School.

How does Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (50% proficient), Mathematics (45% proficient), Science (42% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary School?

Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary School has an attendance rate of 96%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary School part of?

Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary School is part of Stoughton 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.