Top Rankings
Wayland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,711 students in Wayland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Wayland School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
2,711 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Wayland School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 395 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
405 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
15%
7%
# Hispanic Students
141 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
23%
# Black Students
128 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
1,844 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
68%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
187 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
197
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
224
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
205
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
192
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
242
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
204
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
198
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
200
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
232
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
213
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
191
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
195
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,014 is higher than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,809 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,014
$23,971
Spending / Student
$24,809
$24,732
Best Wayland School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayland High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
264 Old Connecticut Path
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-7746
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-7746
Grades: 9-12
| 831 students
Rank: #22.
Loker School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
47 Loker Street
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-8601
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-8601
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Wayland Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Main Street
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 655-6670
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 655-6670
Grades: 6-8
| 602 students
Rank: #44.
Claypit Hill School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 Adams Lane
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-3851
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-3851
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: #55.
Happy Hollow School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
63 Pequot Rd
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-8641
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-8641
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wayland School District?
Wayland School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,711 students.
What is the rank of Wayland School District?
Wayland School District is ranked #16 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wayland School District?
68% of Wayland School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayland School District?
Wayland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Wayland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,809 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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