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Lee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 659 students in Lee 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 Lee School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
659 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lee 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 90% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#241 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.3%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
10%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
80%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,769 is higher than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,297 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,769
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$26,297
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lee School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Greylock Street
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-2781
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-2781
Gr: 7-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 Greylock Street
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-0336
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-0336
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lee School District?
Lee School District manages 2 public schools serving 659 students.
What is the rank of Lee School District?
Lee School District is ranked #241 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lee School District?
80% of Lee School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lee School District?
Lee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Lee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,297 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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