Top Rankings
Scituate 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%)
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 6 public schools serving 2,744 students in Scituate 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 Scituate School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
6 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
2,744 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Scituate 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 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)97%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.1%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
26%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
90%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,999 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,230 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$67 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,999
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,230
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Scituate School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scituate High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
606 C J Cushing Hwy
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8750
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8750
Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Wampatuck Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
266 Tilden Rd
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8790
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8790
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Cushing Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Aberdeen Dr
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8770
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8770
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Hatherly Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Ann Vinal Rd
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8780
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8780
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Gates Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
460 First Parish Rd
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8760
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8760
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Jenkins Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
54 Vinal Avenue
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-4910
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-4910
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scituate School District?
Scituate School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,744 students.
What is the rank of Scituate School District?
Scituate School District is ranked #53 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%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scituate School District?
90% of Scituate School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scituate School District?
Scituate School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Scituate School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,230 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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