Top Rankings
Chelmsford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,943 students in Chelmsford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Chelmsford School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
8 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
4,943 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
382 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Chelmsford School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
# American Indian Students
10 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
875 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
18%
7%
# Hispanic Students
400 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
23%
# Black Students
177 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
3,285 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
66%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
185 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
127
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
355
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
414
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
360
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
388
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
401
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
380
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
373
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
399
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
404
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
327
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
349
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
324
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
342
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,414 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,524 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,414
$23,971
Spending / Student
$19,524
$24,732
Best Chelmsford School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chelmsford High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Richardson Rd
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
(978) 251-5111
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
(978) 251-5111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,342 students
Rank: #22.
Byam School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Maple Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5144
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5144
Grades: K-4
| 509 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
84 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5155
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5155
Grades: K-4
| 490 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
South Row
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Boston Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5177
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5177
Grades: K-4
| 447 students
Rank: #55.
Mccarthy Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 North Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5122
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5122
Grades: 5-8
| 829 students
Rank: #66.
Charles D Harrington
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Richardson Rd
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
(978) 251-5166
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
(978) 251-5166
Grades: K-4
| 472 students
Rank: #77.
Col Moses Parker School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Graniteville Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5133
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5133
Grades: 5-8
| 727 students
Rank: n/an/a
170 Dalton Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5188
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5188
Grades: PK
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chelmsford School District?
Chelmsford School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,943 students.
What is the rank of Chelmsford School District?
Chelmsford School District is ranked #106 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chelmsford School District?
66% of Chelmsford School District students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chelmsford School District?
Chelmsford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Chelmsford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,524 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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