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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,356 students in Belmont School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Belmont School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Belmont School District are Belmont High School, Winn Brook and Mary Lee Burbank. 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 38% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
6 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
4,356 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
282 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Belmont School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 99% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 395 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
927 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
21%
7%
# Hispanic Students
208 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
23%
# Black Students
161 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
2,699 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
62%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
352 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
289
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
286
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
335
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
339
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
345
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
355
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
308
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
345
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
354
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
342
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
334
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
318
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
335
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,756 is higher than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $44,007 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$192 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,756
$23,971
Spending / Student
$44,007
$24,732
Best Belmont School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belmont High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
221 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5901
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 1,329 students
Rank: #22.
Winn Brook
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
97 Waterhouse Rd
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5700
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5700
Grades: K-4
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Mary Lee Burbank
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
266 School Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5500
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5500
Grades: K-4
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Daniel Butler
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
90 White Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5550
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5550
Grades: K-4
| 332 students
Rank: #55.
Roger E Wellington
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Orchard Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5600
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5600
Grades: PK-4
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
95 Washington Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5800
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5800
Grades: 5-8
| 1,362 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belmont School District?
Belmont School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,356 students.
What is the rank of Belmont School District?
Belmont School District is ranked #7 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont School District?
62% of Belmont School District students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 $44,007 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
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