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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,655 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 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
1,655 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Littleton School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.4%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
10%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
74%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,236 in this school district is less 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 $21,899 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$36 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,236
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,899
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Littleton School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
35 Shaker Lane
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 486-3959
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 486-3959
Gr: PK-2 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Littleton School District?
Littleton School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,655 students.
What is the rank of Littleton School District?
Littleton School District is ranked #85 out of 391 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?
74% of Littleton School District students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 5% 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 13:1, 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 $21,899 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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