Groton-Dunstable School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 5 public schools in Groton-Dunstable School District, serving 2,417 students. Groton-Dunstable School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
- Public schools in Groton-Dunstable School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 57% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
- The top ranked public schools in Groton-Dunstable School District are Groton Dunstable Regional, Swallow/union School and Florence Roche School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Groton-Dunstable School District |
| School District Website | http://www.gdrsd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (978) 448-5505 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 1,854 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,417 Students | 953,660 Students |
| # of Teachers | 177 Teachers | 73,118 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
- Groton-Dunstable School District, which is ranked within the top 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 98% has increased from 96% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #79 out of 403 school districts (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | 98% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 5 Students | 2,100 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 148 Students | 65,565 Students |
| % Asian Students | 6% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 43 Students | 191,095 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 20% |
| # of Black Students | 18 Students | 86,283 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 9% |
| # of White Students | 2,153 Students | 573,115 Students |
| % White Students | 89% | 60% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 812 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 47 Students | 34,581 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 63 | 30,418 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 149 | 65,872 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 159 | 68,019 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 149 | 68,249 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 181 | 70,066 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 165 | 72,164 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 177 | 72,391 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 205 | 71,172 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 180 | 70,843 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 203 | 71,876 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 186 | 76,601 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 183 | 73,016 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 207 | 71,748 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 209 | 70,028 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 1 | 1,197 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $19,180 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $17,420 is less than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $46 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $42 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $19,180 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,420 | $18,839 |
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Groton-Dunstable School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Groton Dunstable Regional Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:10/, Top 5%703 Chicoppe Row10
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6362
Grades: 9-12 | 786 students
- Swallow/union School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:9/, Top 20%522 Main Street10
Dunstable, MA 01827
(978) 649-7281
Grades: K-4 | 290 students
- Florence Roche School Math: 63% | Reading: 68%
Rank:7/, Top 50%342 Main Street10
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6665
Grades: K-4 | 513 students
- Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School Math: 65% | Reading: 57%
Rank:6/, Top 50%346 Main Street10
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6155
Grades: 5-8 | 765 students
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