A+ Top 9%

Daniel Butler School

Grades K-03 BELMONT, MA

Moved up 1 places from 2024 to 2025

#77 State Rank
A+ District Grade
90 White Street, BELMONT, MA 02478
Diverse High Attendance 96.1%
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
254 Students
96.1% Attendance Rate
60.4 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

68% Meeting or exceeding expectations

25% exceeding expectations

2023 66% 66%
2024 63.5% 63.5%
2025 68% 68%

Mathematics

80% Meeting or exceeding expectations

29% exceeding expectations

2023 73% 73%
2024 73% 73%
2025 80% 80%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 68%25%
2025Mathematics03 80%29%
2024English Language Arts03 68%26%
2024English Language Arts04 59%18%
2024Mathematics03 75%38%
2024Mathematics04 71%27%
2023English Language Arts03 61%10%
2023English Language Arts04 71%22%
2023Mathematics03 68%23%
2023Mathematics04 78%26%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

254 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 39.4%
Asian 36.2%
Multiracial 11.8%
Hispanic 11%
Black 1.6%

Gender

50.8% Male
49.2% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 22.4%
Special Education 11.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch 14.2%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

96.1% Attendance Rate
5% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

90 White Street, BELMONT, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daniel Butler School's grade rating?

Daniel Butler School has earned a grade of A+, ranked #77 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 9% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Daniel Butler School?

Approximately 254 students are enrolled at Daniel Butler School.

How does Daniel Butler School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Daniel Butler School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (68% proficient), Mathematics (80% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Daniel Butler School?

Daniel Butler School has an attendance rate of 96.1%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Daniel Butler School part of?

Daniel Butler School is part of Belmont School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.