Top Rankings
Stoneham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,338 students in Stoneham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Stoneham School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
2,338 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stoneham School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.7%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
13%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
73%
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 $25,173 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,053 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 52% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$96 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,173
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$41,053
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Stoneham School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
South
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Summer Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3880
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3880
Gr: K-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Stoneham High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
149 Franklin Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3810
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3810
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Colonial Park
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Avalon Road
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3890
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3890
Gr: K-4 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Robin Hood
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Oak Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3870
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3870
Gr: K-4 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Stoneham Central Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3840
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3840
Gr: 5-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
149 Franklin Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3810
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3810
Gr: PK | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stoneham School District?
Stoneham School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,338 students.
What is the rank of Stoneham School District?
Stoneham School District is ranked #122 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stoneham School District?
73% of Stoneham School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stoneham School District?
Stoneham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Stoneham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,053 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 52% over four school years.
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