Cyrus E Dallin

185 Florence Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cyrus E Dallin ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cyrus E Dallin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Cyrus E Dallin's student population of 409 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

Cyrus E Dallin ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cyrus E Dallin is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#266 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
62%
41%
65%
44%
70-74%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
7%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
66%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cyrus E Dallin's ranking?
Cyrus E Dallin is ranked #266 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Cyrus E Dallin often compared to?
Cyrus E Dallinis often viewed alongside schools like Brackett, Peirce by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Cyrus E Dallin?
409 students attend Cyrus E Dallin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cyrus E Dallin students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cyrus E Dallin?
Cyrus E Dallin has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cyrus E Dallin offer ?
Cyrus E Dallin offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cyrus E Dallin part of?
Cyrus E Dallin is part of Arlington School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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