Dover-sherborn, MA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Dover-sherborn

Dover-Sherborn is a regional district serving only grades six through twelve, drawing students from two affluent towns west of Boston. The district operates a middle school and a high school, both under the same regional umbrella, meaning families in Dover and Sherborn send their children to a single set of schools from the start of middle school onward. Elementary education is handled by separate town-run schools, so parents will need to account for that transition point when their child reaches sixth grade.

The two communities the district covers are both high-cost places to live. Housing values sit well above the national and state medians, and the weighted home-price figure for the district lands deep in a range that signals a competitive market. In the broader county, active listings have held steady and new listings appear at a modest clip, but the supply score remains elevated, meaning homes spend relatively little time on the market before going pending. Median days on market have run short for much of the past year, and pending listings have surged recently, all pointing to a tight housing environment. For a family considering a move here, the financial commitment is substantial and the inventory is not plentiful.

Academically, the district posts results that place it among the strongest in Norfolk County. Across tested subjects and grades, the overall proficiency rate sits in the top quarter of the county's districts on the NextGen MCAS assessments. More than seven in ten students scored proficient or above in math and English language arts, and a similar share met that bar in science. Eighth-grade social studies proficiency came in slightly lower, but still well above the county median. The district does not report a graduation rate in the available data, which is a gap a parent may want to follow up on with the school directly, though the grade band covers the full high school span and the absence may reflect how the state publishes data for regional districts.

The student body is predominantly white, with a meaningful Asian population and smaller shares of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. Free-or-reduced-price meal data and special education counts are missing, so it is not clear what share of students come from lower-income households or receive individualized support. English learner numbers are also absent. A family that weighs economic diversity or specific support services in a school choice should note these unknowns and may wish to ask directly.

The chronic absenteeism rate is low, landing in the best tier among Norfolk County districts, which suggests strong daily attendance patterns. Per-pupil current spending falls in the upper range of the county, reflecting the resource level typical of a high-wealth suburban district.

The district brief turned up no major recent changes or initiatives that had lasting public impact, so the stable programming and facilities appear to have been the ongoing picture. Overall, Dover-Sherborn presents as a top-performing regional system for families who can afford the area's housing market and who are comfortable with a primarily white, comparatively affluent student population. The absence of elementary grades within the district is a structural feature that shapes the whole experience, and the missing data on economic need and special populations leaves some practical questions for a prospective parent to clarify on their own.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,105

Grades

06–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 6%

Black 3%

White 72%

Asian 13%

Two+ 7%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 6

18%

65%

Gr 7

—

77%

Gr 8

43%

77%

Gr 38

39%

72%

Math

Gr 6

73%

Gr 7

—

78%

Gr 8

29%

74%

Gr 38

24%

75%

Science

Gr 8

43%

74%

Gr 38

43%

74%

Social studies

Gr 8

43%

72%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

Dover-Sherborn Regional High

Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

72%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

70%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

72%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

69%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.51M

Year-over-year change+2.7%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1.2M to $1.8M

vs. state typical2.27x

vs. national typical4.09x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
01770	Sherborn	$1.2M	+2.5%	51.1%
02030	Dover	$1.8M	+2.9%	48.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$7,596/mo

Home price / national median income18.0x

Market Activity: Middlesex County

Median listing price$925,000

Median listing price YoY-6.5%

Median price per sq ft$488

Median price per sq ft YoY-1.2%

Median days on market23.0 days

Median days on market YoY+17.9%

Active listings2,034

Active listings YoY+12.6%

New listings2,224

New listings YoY+3.5%

Pending listings2,420

Pending listings YoY+547.1%

Hotness: median listing price$899,900

Hotness: median listing price YoY-9.3%

Supply score98.8

Supply score YoY-0.7%

Demand score75.6

Demand score YoY-2.5%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$661,755 (+1.5% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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