Top Rankings
Winthrop 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 4 public schools serving 1,961 students in Winthrop School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Winthrop School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
1,961 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winthrop 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 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.9%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
3%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
n/a
26%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
3%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% White
93%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,925 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,241 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$42 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,925
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,241
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Winthrop School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winthrop High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Main Street
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5505
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5505
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Kennedy Drive
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5509
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5509
Gr: PK-2 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Winthrop Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Payson Street
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5507
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5507
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Hermon Street
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5543
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5543
Gr: 3-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winthrop School District?
Winthrop School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,961 students.
What is the rank of Winthrop School District?
Winthrop School District is ranked #201 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winthrop School District?
93% of Winthrop School District students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winthrop School District?
Winthrop School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Winthrop School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,241 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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