Douglas School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 4 public schools in Douglas School District, serving 1,329 students. Douglas School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
- Public schools in Douglas School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 57% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
- The top ranked public schools in Douglas School District are Douglas High School, Douglas Elementary School and Douglas Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Douglas School District |
| School District Website | http://www.douglasps.net |
| School District Phone Number | (508) 476-7901 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 1,854 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,329 Students | 953,660 Students |
| # of Teachers | 91 Teachers | 73,118 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
- Douglas School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #238 out of 403 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.14 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 Student | 2,100 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 16 Students | 65,565 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 45 Students | 191,095 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 20% |
| # of Black Students | 3 Students | 86,283 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 9% |
| # of White Students | 1,230 Students | 573,115 Students |
| % White Students | 93% | 60% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 812 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 31 Students | 34,581 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 67 | 30,418 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 79 | 65,872 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 78 | 68,019 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 102 | 68,249 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 85 | 70,066 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 81 | 72,164 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 107 | 72,391 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 128 | 71,172 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 100 | 70,843 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 120 | 71,876 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 89 | 76,601 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 100 | 73,016 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 100 | 71,748 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 93 | 70,028 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 1,197 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $17,862 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $16,836 is less than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $24 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $22 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,862 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,836 | $18,839 |
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Douglas School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Douglas High School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:10/, Top 10%33 Davis Street10
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4100
Grades: 9-12 | 382 students
- Douglas Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 67%
Rank:6/, Top 50%19 Davis Street10
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4200
Grades: 2-5 | 375 students
- Douglas Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 56%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%21 Davis Street10
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-3332
Grades: 6-8 | 348 students
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