Wilmington School District

161 Church Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Wilmington 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 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,801 students in Wilmington 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 Wilmington School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
2,801 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
265 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Wilmington 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MA)
#113 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Wilmington  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilmington  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
59%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilmington  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Wilmington  School District and public school graduation rate of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
161 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
148 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
23%
# Black Students
37 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
2,336 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
84%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
114 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
76
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
210
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
232
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
228
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
214
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
256
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
207
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
238
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
189
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
256
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
129
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
172
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
190
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
203
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
1
1,679

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,852 is higher than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,189 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart display total revenue of Wilmington  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$73 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart display total spending of Wilmington  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$24,852
$23,971
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Wilmington  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$26,189
$24,732
This chart display average spending per public school student in Wilmington  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wilmington School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilmington High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
159 Church Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 695 students
Rank: #22.
Shawsheen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
298 Shawsheen Avenue
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6030
Grades: 1-3
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
West Intermediate
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22 Carter Lane
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6050
Grades: 4-5
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Woburn Street
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
227 Woburn Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6020
Grades: 1-3
| 346 students
Rank: #55.
North Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 Salem Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6040
Grades: 4-5
| 250 students
Rank: #66.
Wilmington Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25 Carter Lane
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6080
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boutwell
17 Boutwell Avenue
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6070
Grades: PK-K
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wildwood
182 Wildwood Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6010
Grades: PK-K
| 158 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wilmington School District?
Wilmington School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,801 students.
What is the rank of Wilmington School District?
Wilmington School District is ranked #100 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington School District?
84% of Wilmington School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilmington School District?
Wilmington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Wilmington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,189 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,801 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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