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West Boylston 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 2 public schools serving 923 students in West Boylston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in West Boylston School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
2 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
923 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Boylston 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 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#119 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.5%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
13%
26%
% Black
5%
10%
% White
74%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,447 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,197. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,621 is less than the state median of $27,523. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$23,079 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$25,209 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,447
$25,197
Spending / Student
$22,621
$27,523
Best West Boylston School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Major Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Crescent Street
West Boylston, MA 01583
(508) 835-4461
West Boylston, MA 01583
(508) 835-4461
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
West Boylston Junior/senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Crescent Street
West Boylston, MA 01583
(508) 835-4475
West Boylston, MA 01583
(508) 835-4475
Gr: 6-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Boylston School District?
West Boylston School District manages 2 public schools serving 923 students.
What is the rank of West Boylston School District?
West Boylston School District is ranked #119 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 West Boylston School District?
74% of West Boylston School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Boylston School District?
West Boylston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is West Boylston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,621 is less than the state median of $27,523. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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