For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,563 students in Athol-Royalston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Athol-Royalston School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (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 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
1,563 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Athol-Royalston School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85-89% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#349 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
219 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
24%
# Black Students
34 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
1,233 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
79%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
129
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
147
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
114
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
132
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
126
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
115
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
111
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
99
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,316 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,608 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,316
$23,913
Spending / Student
$19,608
$24,672
Best Athol-Royalston School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Royalston Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
96 Winchendon Rd
Royalston, MA 01368
(978) 249-2900
Royalston, MA 01368
(978) 249-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Athol High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2363 Main Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2435
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2435
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Athol Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1064 Pleasant Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2406
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2406
Grades: PK-4
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Athol-royalston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1062 Pleasant Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2430
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2430
Grades: 5-8
| 429 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athol-Royalston School District?
Athol-Royalston School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,563 students.
What is the rank of Athol-Royalston School District?
Athol-Royalston School District is ranked #347 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Athol-Royalston School District?
79% of Athol-Royalston School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athol-Royalston School District?
Athol-Royalston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Athol-Royalston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,608 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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