Boxford School District

28 Middleton Road
Boxford, MA 01921
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Boxford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 739 students in Boxford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Boxford School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
2 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
739 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Boxford School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MA)
#79 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Boxford  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Boxford  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Boxford  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
23%
# Black Students
3 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
649 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
88%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
37
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
96
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
106
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
88
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
95
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
110
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $7,547 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,844 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart display total revenue of Boxford  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$16 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart display total spending of Boxford  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$7,547
$23,971
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Boxford  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,844
$24,732
This chart display average spending per public school student in Boxford  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Boxford School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spofford Pond
Math: 51% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31 Spofford Road
Boxford, MA 01921
(978) 352-8616
Grades: 3-6
| 393 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harry Lee Cole
26 Middleton Rd
Boxford, MA 01921
(978) 887-2856
Grades: PK-2
| 346 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Boxford School District?
Boxford School District manages 2 public schools serving 739 students.
What is the rank of Boxford School District?
Boxford School District is ranked #78 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) 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 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Boxford School District?
88% of Boxford School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Boxford School District?
Boxford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Boxford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,844 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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