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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,684 students in Hamilton-Wenham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Hamilton-Wenham School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
5 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
1,684 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Hamilton-Wenham School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 395 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
71 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
23%
# Black Students
9 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
1,475 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
88%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
141
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
131
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
118
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
129
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
114
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
120
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
126
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
132
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,141 is higher than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,241 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,141
$23,971
Spending / Student
$23,241
$24,732
Best Hamilton-Wenham School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton-wenham Regional High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
775 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0400
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Miles River Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
787 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0362
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0362
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Bessie Buker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 School Street
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-5324
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-5324
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cutler School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
237 Asbury Street
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5330
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5330
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Winthrop School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5340
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5340
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton-Wenham School District?
Hamilton-Wenham School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,684 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton-Wenham School District?
Hamilton-Wenham School District is ranked #34 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton-Wenham School District?
88% of Hamilton-Wenham School District students are White, 5% 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 $23,241 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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