Top Rankings
Sharon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,537 students in Sharon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Sharon School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
3,537 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sharon School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 395 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,047 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
30%
7%
# Hispanic Students
214 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
23%
# Black Students
193 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
1,829 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
52%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
244 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
191
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
238
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
249
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
274
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
259
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
261
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
285
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
288
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
303
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
266
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
270
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
287
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
316
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,096 is higher than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,072 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,096
$23,971
Spending / Student
$28,072
$24,732
Best Sharon School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sharon High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
181 Pond Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1554
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1554
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: #22.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
454 South Main Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1595
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1595
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Wilshire Dr
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1551
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1551
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
Sharon Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Mountain Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1560
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1560
Grades: 6-8
| 876 students
Rank: #55.
Cottage Street
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Cottage Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1580
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1580
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: n/an/a
75 Mountain Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1594
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1594
Grades: PK
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sharon School District?
Sharon School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,537 students.
What is the rank of Sharon School District?
Sharon School District is ranked #31 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sharon School District?
52% of Sharon School District students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sharon School District?
Sharon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Sharon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,072 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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