Cyrus E Dallin

185 Florence Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 390 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 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 70% (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:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Cyrus E Dallin's student population of 390 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
390 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

Cyrus E Dallin ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cyrus E Dallin is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#208 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
70%
42%
65%
44%
70-74%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Asian
16%
8%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
1%
10%
White
63%
51%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cyrus E Dallin's ranking?
Cyrus E Dallin is ranked #208 out of 1,626 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, Hardy, Peirce by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% 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?
390 students attend Cyrus E Dallin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cyrus E Dallin students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% 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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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