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West Boylston School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 879 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 61% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
2 Schools
1,844 Schools
# Students
879 Students
910,733 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
76,144 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
West Boylston School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 397 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,053 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
65,776 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
210,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
23%
# Black Students
25 Students
84,948 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
695 Students
506,615 Students
% White Students
79%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
39,058 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
27,674
# Students in K Grade:
74
62,299
# Students in 1st Grade:
44
62,529
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
63,977
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
65,377
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
65,710
# Students in 5th Grade:
63
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
67
68,855
# Students in 8th Grade:
78
71,317
# Students in 9th Grade:
51
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,701 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,991. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,137 is less than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,701
$23,991
Spending / Student
$22,137
$24,753
Best West Boylston School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Boylston Junior/senior High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Crescent Street
West Boylston, MA 01583
(508) 835-4475
West Boylston, MA 01583
(508) 835-4475
Grades: 6-12
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Boylston School District?
West Boylston School District manages 2 public schools serving 879 students.
What is the rank of West Boylston School District?
West Boylston School District is ranked #92 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Boylston School District?
79% of West Boylston School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Boylston School District?
West Boylston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is West Boylston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,137 is less than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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