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Dracut 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 6 public schools serving 3,628 students in Dracut School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Dracut School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
3,628 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Dracut School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#260 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
306 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
9%
7%
# Hispanic Students
447 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
23%
# Black Students
283 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
2,507 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
69%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
291
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
318
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
313
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
306
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
316
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
258
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
294
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
294
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
308
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
227
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
208
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
199
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
234
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
8
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,700 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,406 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,700
$23,971
Spending / Student
$16,406
$24,732
Best Dracut School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dracut Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1540 Lakeview Avenue
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-1500
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 876 students
Rank: #22.
George H. Englesby Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1580 Lakeview Ave
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-9745
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-9745
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #33.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1560 Lakeview Avenue
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-0716
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-0716
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph A Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Methuen Street
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 459-6186
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 459-6186
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #55.
Justus C. Richardson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Lakeview Ave
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-3330
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-3330
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #66.
Greenmont Avenue
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37 Greenmont Avenue
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 453-1797
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 453-1797
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dracut School District?
Dracut School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,628 students.
What is the rank of Dracut School District?
Dracut School District is ranked #262 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) 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 Dracut School District?
69% of Dracut School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dracut School District?
Dracut School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Dracut School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,406 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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