Joseph Demello
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025South Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02748 · Dartmouth
#509 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#17354 of 50,301 nationally
About Joseph Demello
Joseph Demello is a public elementary located in South Dartmouth, in the Dartmouth school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 392 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 509th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (77th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 392.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Joseph Demello by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Joseph Demello
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Andrew B. Cushman School
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92 students · 818 m away
John B Devalles
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292 students · 1.7 km away
James B Congdon
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students · 1.9 km away
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students · 2.1 km away
Betsey B Winslow
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
227 students · 2.3 km away
Roosevelt Middle School
New Bedford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students · 2.4 km away
Alfred J Gomes
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
623 students · 2.7 km away
William H Taylor
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
267 students · 2.9 km away
James M. Quinn School
Dartmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
703 students · 3.0 km away
Ellen R Hathaway
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
201 students · 3.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Joseph Demello a good school?
Joseph Demello has a Success Index (US) of 61.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #509 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Joseph Demello rank in Massachusetts?
Joseph Demello ranks #509 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #17354 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Joseph Demello?
Joseph Demello had 392 students in 2025.
Is Joseph Demello a elementary school or a high school?
Joseph Demello is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Joseph Demello?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Joseph Demello; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.