Top Rankings
Littleton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,674 students in Littleton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Littleton School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
1,674 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Littleton School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
25%
% Black
1%
10%
% White
76%
53%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,993 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,585 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,993
$23,845
Spending / Student
$19,585
$24,602
Best Littleton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Littleton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
56 King Street
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 952-2555
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 952-2555
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Russell St Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
57 Russell Street
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 540-2520
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 540-2520
Gr: 3-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Littleton Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 Russell Street
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 486-8938
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 486-8938
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
35 Shaker Lane
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 486-3959
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 486-3959
Gr: PK-2 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Littleton School District?
Littleton School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,674 students.
What is the rank of Littleton School District?
Littleton School District is ranked #85 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Littleton School District?
76% of Littleton School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Littleton School District?
Littleton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Littleton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,585 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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