Abington School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 5 public schools in Abington School District, serving 2,034 students. Abington School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
- Public schools in Abington School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 57% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
- The top ranked public schools in Abington School District are Abington High School, Woodsdale Elementary School and Abington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Abington School District |
| School District Website | http://www.abingtonps.org |
| School District Phone Number | (781) 982-2150 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 1,854 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,034 Students | 953,660 Students |
| # of Teachers | 98 Teachers | 73,118 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
- Abington School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 403 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #218 out of 403 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 6 Students | 2,100 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 41 Students | 65,565 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 160 Students | 191,095 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 8% | 20% |
| # of Black Students | 64 Students | 86,283 Students |
| % Black Students | 3% | 9% |
| # of White Students | 1,747 Students | 573,115 Students |
| % White Students | 86% | 60% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 812 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 14 Students | 34,581 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 84 | 30,418 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 137 | 65,872 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 155 | 68,019 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 132 | 68,249 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 168 | 70,066 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 151 | 72,164 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 154 | 72,391 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 188 | 71,172 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 178 | 70,843 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 167 | 71,876 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 153 | 76,601 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 130 | 73,016 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 111 | 71,748 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 123 | 70,028 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 3 | 1,197 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $29,345 is higher than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $48,641 is higher than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $60 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $99 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $29,345 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $48,641 | $18,839 |
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Abington School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Abington High School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:10/, Top 10%201 Gliniewicz Way10
Abington, MA 02351
(781) 982-2160
Grades: 9-12 | 520 students
- Woodsdale Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 60%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%128 Chestnut Street10
Abington, MA 02351
(781) 982-2180
Grades: 3-4 | 319 students
- Abington Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 54%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%201 Gliniewicz Way10
Abington, MA 02351
(781) 982-2170
Grades: 5-8 | 687 students
- Abington Early Education Program201 Gliniewicz Way
Abington, MA 02351
(781) 982-2195
Grades: PK | 84 students
- Beaver Brook Elementary School1 Ralph Hamlin Lane
Abington, MA 02351
(781) 982-2185
Grades: K-2 | 424 students
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