Webster School District

77 Poland Street
Webster, MA 01570
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Webster School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,712 students in Webster School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Webster School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
1,712 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Webster School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 72% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#375 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

20%
42%

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18%
44%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

18%
44%
72%
89.2%

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(2022-23)
31.8%
22.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.66

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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%

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% Hispanic
40%
26%

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% Black
9%
10%

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% White
44%
51%

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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,478 is higher than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,522 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$23,079 MM

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Spending
$47 MM
$25,209 MM

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Revenue / Student
$25,478
$25,203

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Spending / Student
$27,522
$27,530

Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Best Webster School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
58 Park Avenue
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-4554
Gr: PK-4 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Bartlett High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
52 Lake Parkway
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-8552
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Webster Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Poland Street
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-1922
Gr: 5-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Webster School District?
Webster School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,712 students.
What is the rank of Webster School District?
Webster School District is ranked #369 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Webster School District?
44% of Webster School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Webster School District?
Webster School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Webster School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,522 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,712 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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