Ashburnham-Westminster School District

11 Oakmont Drive
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Ashburnham-Westminster School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,272 students in Ashburnham-Westminster School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Ashburnham-Westminster School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
2,272 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Ashburnham-Westminster School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MA)
#181 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Ashburnham-Westminster  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ashburnham-Westminster  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ashburnham-Westminster  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Ashburnham-Westminster  School District and public school graduation rate of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
139 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
23%
# Black Students
30 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
1,997 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
88%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
58
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
165
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
152
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
156
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
196
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
170
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
175
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
182
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
196
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
197
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
155
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
168
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
163
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
128
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
11
1,679

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,711 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,858 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart display total revenue of Ashburnham-Westminster  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$38 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart display total spending of Ashburnham-Westminster  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,711
$23,971
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Ashburnham-Westminster  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,858
$24,732
This chart display average spending per public school student in Ashburnham-Westminster  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ashburnham-Westminster School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakmont Regional High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9 Oakmont Drive
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5907
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Rank: #22.
Briggs Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
96 Williams Rd
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5750
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #33.
Overlook Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10 Oakmont Drive
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-1425
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #44.
Westminster Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9 Academy Hill
Westminster, MA 01473
(978) 874-2043
Grades: 2-5
| 377 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meetinghouse School
8 South Street
Westminster, MA 01473
(978) 874-0163
Grades: K-1
| 167 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ashburnham-Westminster School District?
Ashburnham-Westminster School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,272 students.
What is the rank of Ashburnham-Westminster School District?
Ashburnham-Westminster School District is ranked #184 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashburnham-Westminster School District?
88% of Ashburnham-Westminster School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashburnham-Westminster School District?
Ashburnham-Westminster School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Ashburnham-Westminster School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,858 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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