Top Rankings
Acton-Boxborough 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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (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 9 public schools serving 5,186 students in Acton-Boxborough 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 Acton-Boxborough School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Acton-Boxborough School District are Acton-boxborough Regional High School, Luther Conant School and Paul P Gates Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Acton-Boxborough School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
9 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
5,186 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
401 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Acton-Boxborough 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 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 395 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,731 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
34%
7%
# Hispanic Students
363 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
23%
# Black Students
158 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
2,648 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
51%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
266 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
106
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
317
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
316
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
338
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
375
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
399
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
399
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
408
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
404
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
421
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
385
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
407
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
456
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
451
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
4
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,771 is higher than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,211 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$134 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$131 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,771
$23,971
Spending / Student
$25,211
$24,732
Best Acton-Boxborough School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Acton-boxborough Regional High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
36 Charter Rd
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,703 students
Rank: #22.
Luther Conant School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 Taylor Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2550
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2550
Grades: K-6
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Paul P Gates Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Spruce Street
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #44.
Raymond J Grey Junior High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 Charter Rd
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Grades: 7-8
| 825 students
Rank: #55.
Blanchard Memorial School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
493 Massachusetts Avenue
Boxborough, MA 01719
(978) 263-4569
Boxborough, MA 01719
(978) 263-4569
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
Rank: #66.
Merriam School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3371
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3371
Grades: K-6
| 453 students
Rank: #77.
C.t. Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21 Elm Street
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2560
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2560
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
Rank: #88.
Mccarthy-towne School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3377
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3377
Grades: K-6
| 450 students
Rank: n/an/a
15 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Grades: PK
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Acton-Boxborough School District?
Acton-Boxborough School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,186 students.
What is the rank of Acton-Boxborough School District?
Acton-Boxborough School District is ranked #22 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 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Acton-Boxborough School District?
51% of Acton-Boxborough School District students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Acton-Boxborough School District?
Acton-Boxborough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Acton-Boxborough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,211 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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