B
Good
75/100

David Mindess

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 90 Concord Street, Ashland, MA 01721
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
1.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 69th percentile in Massachusetts
Growth
B
Students gain 1.11 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 54th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

75
Repit Score
out of 100
667
Students
enrolled
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$34K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%69/1001.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%54/100Students gain 1.11 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.02 in 2009–19; 58th percentile in Massachusetts (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 22% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −1 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency59% (+6 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency53% (+4 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White60%55%reading -2 pts, math -3 pts45th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%17%reading -6 pts, math -13 pts19th percentile (list)
Asian87%82%reading +12 pts, math +2 pts57th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading -5 pts, math -1 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income22%17%reading -14 pts, math -14 pts5th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 90 Concord Street
City Ashland
ZIP Code 01721
District 2502100
NCES School ID 250210000071
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01721

Understanding the community around David Mindess helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $124,311
Per Capita Income $67,369
Poverty Rate 3.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 61.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.2%
High School or Higher 97.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $532,000
Median Rent $2,273
Owner-Occupied 76.7%
Renter-Occupied 23.3%
View full data for ZIP 01721 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for David Mindess.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.0%
Female 44.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 52.6%
Hispanic/Latino 19.6%
Asian 20.4%
Black 3.0%
Two or More Races 3.9%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 667
Teachers (FTE) 50.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for David Mindess?
David Mindess has a Repit School Score of 75 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend David Mindess?
David Mindess has 667 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does David Mindess serve?
David Mindess serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does David Mindess receive per student?
David Mindess receives $33,740 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around David Mindess in 01721 ▼
Avg Home Value
$675,937
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,844
1-Year Change
+1.9%
% Renters
23.3%

Other Schools in 01721

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026