Attleboro School District

100 Rathbun Willard Drive
Attleboro, MA 02703
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Attleboro School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,926 students in Attleboro 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 Attleboro School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% 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
12 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
5,926 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
387 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Attleboro 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 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#238 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Attleboro  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Attleboro  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Attleboro  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Attleboro  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Attleboro  School District and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
18 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
264 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,007 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
24%
# Black Students
518 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
9%
10%
# White Students
3,710 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
63%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
393 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
190
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
390
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
435
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
370
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
415
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
414
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
419
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
429
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
464
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
460
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
510
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
510
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
467
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
439
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
14
1,618

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,691 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,334 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$200 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Attleboro  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$186 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of Attleboro  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$33,691
$23,913
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Attleboro  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$31,334
$24,672
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Attleboro  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Attleboro School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Attleboro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Blue Pride Way
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,844 students
Rank: #22.
A. Irvin Studley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
299 Rathbun Willard Drive
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-2621
Grades: K-4
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Peter Thacher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
160 James Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 226-4162
Grades: K-4
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Hyman Fine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
790 Oak Hill Avenue
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-1419
Grades: K-4
| 450 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hill-roberts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Roy Avenue
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 399-7560
Grades: K-4
| 409 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Thomas Willett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
32 Watson Avenue
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-0286
Grades: K-4
| 372 students
Rank: #77.
Attleboro Community Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Blue Pride Way
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #88.
Robert J. Coelho Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
99 Brown Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 761-7551
Grades: 5-8
| 573 students
Rank: #99.
Wamsutta Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Locust Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 223-1540
Grades: 5-8
| 576 students
Rank: #1010.
Cyril K. Brennan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Rathbun Willard Drive
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-6260
Grades: 5-8
| 623 students
Rank: n/an/a
Attleboro Virtual Academy
Magnet School
1 Blue Pride Way
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-0012
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
Magnet School
160 James St
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 223-1563
Grades: PK
| 190 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Attleboro School District?
Attleboro School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,926 students.
What is the rank of Attleboro School District?
Attleboro School District is ranked #232 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Attleboro School District?
63% of Attleboro School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Attleboro School District?
Attleboro School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Attleboro School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,334 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,926 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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