Wilmington School District

161 Church Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,918 students in Wilmington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Wilmington School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,918 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
276 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wilmington School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 393 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 94% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#134 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
(22-23)
55%
42%
48%
44%
55%
44%
94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
25%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
80%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,856 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,139 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,856
$23,845
Spending / Student
$25,139
$24,602

Best Wilmington School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilmington High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
159 Church Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
North Intermediate
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
320 Salem Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6040
Grades: 4-5
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Shawsheen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
298 Shawsheen Avenue
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6030
Grades: 1-3
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
West Intermediate
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22 Carter Lane
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6050
Grades: 4-5
| 273 students
Rank: #55.
Woburn Street
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
227 Woburn Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6020
Grades: 1-3
| 358 students
Rank: #66.
Wilmington Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25 Carter Lane
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6080
Grades: 6-8
| 781 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boutwell
17 Boutwell Avenue
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6070
Grades: PK-K
| 144 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 2,918 students.
What is the rank of Wilmington School District?
Wilmington School District is ranked #137 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington School District?
80% of Wilmington School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 $25,139 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,918 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 94% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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