Top Rankings
Belmont School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,424 students in Belmont School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Belmont School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Belmont School District are Mary Lee Burbank, Belmont High School and Winn Brook. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Belmont School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
4,424 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
293 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Belmont School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 397 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
44%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
25%
% Black
4%
10%
% White
58%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,314 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,330 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$192 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,314
$23,845
Spending / Student
$43,330
$24,602
Best Belmont School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Lee Burbank
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
266 School Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5500
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5500
Grades: K-4
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Belmont High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
221 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5901
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 1,462 students
Rank: #33.
Winn Brook
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
97 Waterhouse Rd
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5700
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5700
Grades: K-4
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
95 Washington Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5800
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5800
Grades: 5-6
| 713 students
Rank: #55.
Daniel Butler
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
90 White Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5550
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5550
Grades: K-4
| 321 students
Rank: #66.
Roger E Wellington
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 Orchard Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5600
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5600
Grades: PK-4
| 522 students
Rank: n/an/a
225 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-2000
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-2000
Grades: 7-8
| 666 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belmont School District?
Belmont School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,424 students.
What is the rank of Belmont School District?
Belmont School District is ranked #4 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), 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 Belmont School District?
58% of Belmont School District students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belmont School District?
Belmont School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Belmont School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,330 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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