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Everett 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 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,307 students in Everett School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Everett School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
7,307 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
625 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Everett School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#358 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Graduation Rate
78%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
69%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
13%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
12%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,920 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,370 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$164 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,920
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,370
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Everett School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Dartmouth Street
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-5040
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-5040
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Everett High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Elm Street
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2490
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2490
Gr: 9-12 | 2,307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
117 Edith Street
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2450
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2450
Gr: K-8 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Sumner G. Whittier School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
337 Broadway
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2410
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2410
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
George Keverian School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Nichols Street
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-5020
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-5020
Gr: K-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Devens School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22 Church Street
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2470
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2470
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Madeline English School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 Woodville Street
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-5013
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-5013
Gr: K-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Parlin School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
587 Broadway Street
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2480
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2480
Gr: K-8 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
78 Tileston Street
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2400
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2400
Gr: PK | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
548 Broadway
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 544-6990
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 544-6990
Gr: PK | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Everett School District?
Everett School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,307 students.
What is the rank of Everett School District?
Everett School District is ranked #359 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Everett School District?
69% of Everett School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Everett School District?
Everett School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Everett School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,370 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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