Andover School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 10 public schools in Andover School District, serving 5,924 students. Andover School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
- Public schools in Andover School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 57% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
- The top ranked public schools in Andover School District are Andover High School, High Plain Elementary School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Andover School District |
| School District Website | http://www.aps1.net |
| School District Phone Number | (978) 623-8501 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 10 Schools | 1,854 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,924 Students | 953,660 Students |
| # of Teachers | 469 Teachers | 73,118 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
- Andover School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #101 out of 403 school districts (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 13 Students | 2,100 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 1,083 Students | 65,565 Students |
| % Asian Students | 18% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 323 Students | 191,095 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 6% | 20% |
| # of Black Students | 123 Students | 86,283 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 9% |
| # of White Students | 4,225 Students | 573,115 Students |
| % White Students | 71% | 60% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 812 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 154 Students | 34,581 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 85 | 30,418 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 363 | 65,872 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 398 | 68,019 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 432 | 68,249 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 426 | 70,066 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 462 | 72,164 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 484 | 72,391 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 504 | 71,172 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 508 | 70,843 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 480 | 71,876 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 472 | 76,601 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 427 | 73,016 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 454 | 71,748 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 411 | 70,028 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 18 | 1,197 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $20,439 is higher than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $19,464 is higher than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $121 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $115 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $20,439 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $19,464 | $18,839 |
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Andover School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Andover High School Math: 91% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:10/, Top 5%80 Shawsheen Road10
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-5500
Grades: 9-12 | 1,782 student
- High Plain Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 78%
Rank:9/, Top 20%333 High Plain Road10
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-8600
Grades: K-5 | 500 students
- South Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 78%
Rank:8/, Top 30%55 Woburn Street10
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9800
Grades: K-5 | 491 students
- Henry C Sanborn Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 70%
Rank:8/, Top 30%90 Lovejoy Road10
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9700
Grades: K-5 | 388 students
- Andover West Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 67%
Rank:8/, Top 30%70 Shawsheen Road10
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-5400
Grades: 6-8 | 525 students
- West Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 68%
Rank:7/, Top 50%58 Beacon Street10
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-5300
Grades: K-5 | 608 students
- Wood Hill Middle School Math: 69% | Reading: 62%
Rank:7/, Top 50%11 Cross Street10
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-8800
Grades: 6-8 | 411 students
- Doherty Middle School Math: 60% | Reading: 70%
Rank:7/, Top 50%50 Bartlet Street10
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9400
Grades: 6-8 | 556 students
- Bancroft Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 64%
Rank:6/, Top 50%15 Bancroft Street10
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9500
Grades: K-5 | 578 students
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