Marshfield School District

76 South River Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,822 students in Marshfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Marshfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
7 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
3,822 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
336 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Marshfield School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MA)
#59 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Marshfield  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
53%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marshfield  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.
68%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marshfield  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.
96%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Marshfield  School District and public school graduation rate of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
136 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
23%
# Black Students
38 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
3,513 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
92%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
82 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
155
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
240
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
275
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
236
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
262
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
306
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
269
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
287
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
290
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
338
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
268
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
310
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
326
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
3
1,679

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,799 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 $19,514 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart display total revenue of Marshfield  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
$75 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart display total spending of Marshfield  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
$20,799
$23,971
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Marshfield  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
$19,514
$24,732
This chart display average spending per public school student in Marshfield  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 Marshfield School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gov Edward Winslow
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
60 Regis Rd
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5060
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Marshfield High School
Math: 66% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
167 Forest Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,245 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Daniel Webster
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1456 Ocean Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5045
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Martinson Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
275 Forest Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5025
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #55.
South River
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
59 Hatch Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5030
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #66.
Eames Way School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 Eames Way
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5090
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #77.
Furnace Brook Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Furnace Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marshfield School District?
Marshfield School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,822 students.
What is the rank of Marshfield School District?
Marshfield School District is ranked #59 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshfield School District?
92% of Marshfield School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshfield School District?
Marshfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Marshfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,514 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,822 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 96% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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