Top Rankings
Wilmington 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 8 public schools serving 2,801 students in Wilmington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Wilmington School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
2,801 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
265 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Wilmington School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
161 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
148 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
23%
# Black Students
37 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
2,336 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
84%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
114 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
76
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
210
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
232
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
228
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
214
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
256
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
207
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
238
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
189
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
256
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
129
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
172
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
190
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
203
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
1
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,852 is higher than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,189 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,852
$23,971
Spending / Student
$26,189
$24,732
Best Wilmington School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilmington High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
159 Church Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6060
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 695 students
Rank: #22.
Shawsheen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
298 Shawsheen Avenue
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6030
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6030
Grades: 1-3
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
West Intermediate
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22 Carter Lane
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6050
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6050
Grades: 4-5
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Woburn Street
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
227 Woburn Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6020
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6020
Grades: 1-3
| 346 students
Rank: #55.
North Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Salem Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6040
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6040
Grades: 4-5
| 250 students
Rank: #66.
Wilmington Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Carter Lane
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6080
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6080
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: n/an/a
182 Wildwood Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6010
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6010
Grades: PK-K
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilmington School District?
Wilmington School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,801 students.
What is the rank of Wilmington School District?
Wilmington School District is ranked #100 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) 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 Wilmington School District?
84% of Wilmington School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilmington School District?
Wilmington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Wilmington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,189 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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