Top Rankings
Chelmsford 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 8 public schools serving 5,055 students in Chelmsford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Chelmsford School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
5,055 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
380 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Chelmsford School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 397 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
# American Indian Students
11 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
919 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
18%
7%
# Hispanic Students
454 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
24%
# Black Students
193 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
3,255 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
65%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
204 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
201
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
354
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
382
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
419
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
370
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
395
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
390
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
392
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
383
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
402
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
356
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
340
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
351
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
320
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,984 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 $19,091 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,984
$23,913
Spending / Student
$19,091
$24,672
Best Chelmsford School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chelmsford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Richardson Rd
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
(978) 251-5111
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
(978) 251-5111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,367 students
Rank: #22.
South Row
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Boston Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5177
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5177
Grades: K-4
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
84 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5155
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5155
Grades: K-4
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
Mccarthy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 North Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5122
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5122
Grades: 5-8
| 844 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Byam School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Maple Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5144
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5144
Grades: K-4
| 501 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Charles D Harrington
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Richardson Rd
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
(978) 251-5166
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
(978) 251-5166
Grades: K-4
| 471 students
Rank: #77.
Col Moses Parker School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 Graniteville Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5133
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5133
Grades: 5-8
| 723 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Education Center
Magnet School
170 Dalton Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5188
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5188
Grades: PK
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chelmsford School District?
Chelmsford School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,055 students.
What is the rank of Chelmsford School District?
Chelmsford School District is ranked #93 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) 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 Chelmsford School District?
65% of Chelmsford School District students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chelmsford School District?
Chelmsford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Chelmsford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,091 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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