Marblehead School District

9 Widger Road
Marblehead, MA 01945
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Marblehead 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%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,564 students in Marblehead 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 Marblehead School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
5 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
2,564 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Marblehead School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#70 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
63%
42%
57%
44%
57%
44%
(21-22)
98%
90%
(2022-23)
12.7%
22.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
9%
26%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
83%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,886 is higher than the state median of $25,197. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,355 is less than the state median of $27,523. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$23,079 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$25,209 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,886
$25,197
Spending / Student
$27,355
$27,523

Best Marblehead School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marblehead High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2 Humphrey Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Marblehead Veterans Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
217 Pleasant Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-3120
Gr: 7-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Lucretia And Joseph Brown School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40 Baldwin Road
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 629-3112
Gr: PK-3 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Glover
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9 Maple Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-3190
Gr: PK-3 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Village School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
93 Village Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-3159
Gr: 4-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marblehead School District?
Marblehead School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,564 students.
What is the rank of Marblehead School District?
Marblehead School District is ranked #68 out of 391 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%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marblehead School District?
83% of Marblehead School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marblehead School District?
Marblehead School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Marblehead School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,355 is less than the state median of $27,523. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,564 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 98% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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