Groton Dunstable Regional vs. Westford Academy
Should I attend Groton Dunstable Regional or Westford Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Groton Dunstable Regional ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Westford Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 704 students in grades 9-12, Groton Dunstable Regional ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,567 students in grades 9-12, Westford Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
704 students
1,567 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
118 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#12 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
91%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
167
370
Grade 10 Students
174
379
Grade 11 Students
170
429
Grade 12 Students
189
386
Ungraded Students
4
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
30%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%