Avery vs Oakdale
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avery
Dedham · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
321 students
Oakdale
Dedham · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
262 students
| Measure | Avery Dedham, Massachusetts | Oakdale Dedham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #817 of 1,009 | #278 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #32376 of 50,301 | #7915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 321 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Dedham | Dedham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakdale scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 39.3).
- •Oakdale does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Oakdale does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Avery does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.9).
- •Avery is the larger school with 321 students compared with 262.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avery better than Oakdale?
On the Success Index (US), Oakdale ranks higher (75.1 vs 39.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Avery and Oakdale?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dedham and Dedham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avery: 321. Oakdale: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avery and Oakdale rank in Massachusetts?
Avery is 817th of 1,009 and Oakdale is 278th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).