Hamilton-Wenham School District

5 School Street
Wenham, MA 01984
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Hamilton-Wenham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,665 students in Hamilton-Wenham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Hamilton-Wenham School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
1,665 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hamilton-Wenham School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 393 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#46 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
62%
42%
65%
44%
65%
44%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
25%
% Black
n/a
10%
% White
87%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,440 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,506 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,440
$23,845
Spending / Student
$23,506
$24,602

Best Hamilton-Wenham School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton-wenham Regional High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
775 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Bessie Buker Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 School Street
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-5324
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Miles River Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
787 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0399
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Winthrop School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
325 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5340
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Cutler School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
237 Asbury Street
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5330
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hamilton-Wenham School District?
Hamilton-Wenham School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,665 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton-Wenham School District?
Hamilton-Wenham School District is ranked #46 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton-Wenham School District?
87% of Hamilton-Wenham School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton-Wenham School District?
Hamilton-Wenham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Hamilton-Wenham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,506 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,665 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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