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Wakefield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,318 students in Wakefield 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 Wakefield School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,844 Schools
# Students
3,318 Students
910,733 Students
# Teachers
273 Teachers
76,144 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Wakefield School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,053 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
130 Students
65,776 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
278 Students
210,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
23%
# Black Students
90 Students
84,948 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
2,707 Students
506,615 Students
% White Students
82%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
39,058 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
102
27,674
# Students in K Grade:
249
62,299
# Students in 1st Grade:
290
62,529
# Students in 2nd Grade:
254
63,977
# Students in 3rd Grade:
245
65,377
# Students in 4th Grade:
271
65,710
# Students in 5th Grade:
271
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
258
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
266
68,855
# Students in 8th Grade:
266
71,317
# Students in 9th Grade:
211
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
189
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
206
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
240
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,358 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,991. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,084 is less than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,358
$23,991
Spending / Student
$21,084
$24,753
Best Wakefield School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakefield Memorial High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Farm Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6440
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 846 students
Rank: #22.
Greenwood
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1030 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6460
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6460
Grades: K-4
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Woodville School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Farm Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6469
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6469
Grades: K-4
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Walton
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 Davidson Road
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6494
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6494
Grades: K-4
| 216 students
Rank: #55.
Galvin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6410
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6410
Grades: 5-8
| 1,061 students
Rank: #66.
Dolbeare
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Lowell Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6480
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6480
Grades: K-4
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
11 Paul Avenue
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6420
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6420
Grades: PK
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wakefield School District?
Wakefield School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,318 students.
What is the rank of Wakefield School District?
Wakefield School District is ranked #124 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wakefield School District?
82% of Wakefield School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wakefield School District?
Wakefield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Wakefield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,084 is less than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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